Kochi: A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight and threatening fellow passengers and cabin crew, police said on Thursday, August 6. The accused was identified as Jamsheer Athanikkal, who was travelling on Batik Air flight OD231 from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday. Also Read Air India flight suddenly loses 300 ft altitude, 15 injuredThe FIR alleged that the passenger tried to force open the aircraft’s emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers, thereby endangering the safety of those on board. A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight and threatening fellow passengers and cabin crew, police said on Thursday. Video: @harish3912 pic.twitter.com/DZzqRrdQfX — The Siasat Daily (@TheSiasatDaily) August 6, 2026Cabin crew intervened and restrained the passenger, police said.