Man Arrested for Smoking Inside Lavatory of IndiGo Flight

Priyal DuttaJune 28, 20241 Mins read406

The Sahar police have arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly smoking inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight while travelling from Delhi to Mumbai. The accused, Khalil Khan, a resident of Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested upon landing at Mumbai airport. Khan is an employee of a factory located in Bhiwandi. He travelled from Lucknow to Delhi and from Delhi to Mumbai for work.

The Incident

According to the police, 176 passengers boarded the flight (6E864) from Delhi, which departed on June 26 at 5:17 pm. At 6:10 pm, a crew member detected a strong smell of cigarette smoke coming from the lavatory. A crew member checked the lavatory and discovered a cigarette butt and a burnt matchstick in the dustbin, taking a photo as evidence. Upon inquiry, Khan admitted to smoking inside the lavatory.

A crew member found a cigarette butt and a burnt matchstick in the trash can of the lavatory, and Khan admitted to smoking inside

The IndiGo staff registered a case against Khan under section 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Indian Penal Code, along with section 22 (smoking in aircraft) of the Aircraft Act.

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Priyal Dutta - Senior Correspondent/Editor

As Senior Correspondent and Editor at Safari India, I write about the people, businesses, and trends shaping the travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, and lifestyle industries. My work ranges from breaking news and exclusive interviews to in-depth features and industry analysis, with a focus on delivering accurate, balanced, and engaging stories. I enjoy uncovering the details behind every story and presenting them in a way that keeps readers informed and connected to an ever-evolving industry.