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Passenger Arrested for Attempting to Open Emergency Exit Mid-Flight

General9 sourcesAug 7, 2026
FlatRigor 429 sources

The Story

A passenger was arrested on August 6 for allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door on a Batik Airlines flight traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi. Jamsheer Athanikkal, a Palakkad native, is currently being interrogated by central and state intelligence agencies. Investigators are examining whether the incident was an attempt at sabotage. The case was registered on a complaint lodged by Batik Air's Security In-Charge at Kochi. The accused was arrested upon the flight's arrival early on Thursday, August 6. The FIR alleged that Athanikkal tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit, damaged its window panel, and threatened fellow passengers, putting the safety of everyone on board at risk. According to police, the passenger threatened fellow passengers and cabin crew. Jamsheer was seated in a window seat during the flight. The incident occurred while the aircraft was airborne. Authorities are examining the motive behind the actions. The flight was en route to Kochi from Kuala Lumpur. The passenger was arrested upon landing.

The Spread

What they agree on

  • A passenger was arrested for attempting to open an emergency exit on a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight.
  • The incident occurred while the flight was in the air.
  • The passenger allegedly damaged the window panel of the emergency exit.
  • The passenger threatened fellow passengers and crew.
  • The passenger was arrested upon the flight's arrival.

Where they split

  • Some sources specify the passenger's name as Jamsheer Athanikkal, while others refer to him only as a passenger.
  • Some sources mention investigators are examining if the incident was an attempt at sabotage, while others do not.
  • Some sources include details about the passenger's seating arrangement (window seat), while others omit this detail.
  • Some sources mention the specific airline as Batik Airlines, while others refer to it more generally as a Kochi-bound flight.

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