Passenger opens emergency exit on IndiGo flight, causes delay
Jodhpur: A passenger on an IndiGo flight from Jodhpur to Bengaluru opened the emergency exit just before take-off on Wednesday, causing a delay of about 20 minutes.
The flight, scheduled to depart at 10:10 am, had completed boarding when the incident occurred during the crew’s safety demonstration. The sudden opening of the emergency exit flap led to panic among passengers, prompting an immediate response from the crew.
The passenger, identified as Siraj Kidwai, an Axis Bank employee, was detained and handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for questioning. Kidwai reportedly claimed that he opened the flap accidentally.
IndiGo issued a statement confirming the incident, stating that the crew followed standard operating procedures, and the passenger was disembarked before the flight resumed operations.
Airport security and CISF officers are investigating the matter.
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Mumbai businessman blackmailed for ₹80 lakh, accused also demands sexual favours from his wife
Mumbai: A businessman from Powai was allegedly blackmailed by his friend, who demanded ₹80 lakh and sexual favours from his wife. The accused, identified as John Pereira, claimed to possess compromising videos of the businessman and objectionable photos of his wife and her friends.
According to reports, Pereira made WhatsApp calls to threaten the businessman, warning that he would share the images and videos with the victim’s family, friends, and colleagues if his demands were not met. The couple was allegedly harassed for six months, from August 2024 to January 2025.
The businessman eventually approached the police and lodged a complaint at Powai Police Station. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the matter has been transferred to DN Nagar Police for further investigation. No arrests have been made so far.
