Air India Passenger Arrested for In-Flight Misconduct
A software employee was arrested for allegedly harassing a flight attendant on an Air India flight. The passenger, originating from Kerala, was reported to be intoxicated and left an obscene note after misplacing his passport. Charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita were filed.
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A software professional was apprehended for allegedly harassing a female flight attendant during an Air India flight from Dubai to Hyderabad. According to police, the incident took place last Friday.
The complaint filed by the cabin crew indicated that the Keralite passenger, appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, behaved inappropriately by touching the attendant while she served passengers. After the plane landed, the situation was reported to the captain and the ground staff.
Upon searching for his misplaced passport, crew members discovered a note with obscene remarks targeted at them. The police have charged the individual with sexual harassment and other offenses under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Following his arrest, he was presented in a local court and remanded to judicial custody.
(With inputs from agencies.)

