Daijiworld Media Network - Mapusa

Mapusa, Mar 9: A passenger from Delhi was booked by police after he was allegedly caught smoking a beedi inside the lavatory of an Akasa Air flight travelling to Goa.

According to police, the accused, identified as Ashish Dass, was travelling from Delhi to Goa when the incident occurred mid-flight. He was seated in seat 11E on the aircraft.

Officials said the passenger had allegedly managed to carry a lighter past airport security. During the flight, he reportedly entered the aircraft lavatory and attempted to smoke a beedi. The act was quickly detected by the cabin crew, who recovered the prohibited lighter from his possession.

Authorities stated that such behaviour poses a serious fire hazard and could endanger the safety of passengers and crew on board.

The Mopa Airport Police have registered a case against the accused under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for endangering life or personal safety, along with Section 3(1)(C) of the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982.

Police said the accused has been issued a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigation is being carried out by PSI Viraj Sawant.