Two passengers flying from Dubai to Mumbai on an IndiGo flight were arrested Thursday for unruly behaviour with the flight crew and co-passengers in an inebriated state.
They were on board flight 6E 1088 from Dubai to Mumbai.
"They were observed to be in an inebriated state and continued consuming alcohol onboard despite multiple warnings from the crew. They verbally abused the crew and co-passengers," IndiGo said in a press statement.
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After the plane landed, they were handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and were taken to the Sahar police station where an FIR was lodged.
"As per protocol, they were handed over to the CISF security staff for unruly behavior. Post the incident, a complaint has been filed at the nearby police station. We regret the inconvenience caused to other passengers," the statement said.
They were booked under Indian Penal Code sections 336 (for endangering life and safety of others) and 21, 22 and 25 of Aircraft Rules.
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