<p>An unruly passenger flying on an Air India London-Mumbai flight was handed over to police after the aircraft landed for smoking on board and unruly behaviour. </p>.<p>The incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).</p>.<p>The Sahar police station is investigating the matter. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/flights-suspended-as-arctic-air-snow-and-sleet-blast-uk-1198301.html" target="_blank">Flights suspended as Arctic air, snow and sleet blast UK</a></strong></p>.<p>“A passenger on our flight AI130, operating London-Mumbai on March 10, was found smoking in the lavatory. Subsequently, he behaved in an unruly and aggressive manner, despite repeated warnings,” Air India said in a statement. </p>.<p>After the aircraft landed in Mumbai, he was handed over to security personnel. The regulator has been duly informed of the incident. </p>.<p>"We are extending all cooperation in the ongoing investigations. Air India follows a zero tolerance policy for any behaviour that compromises the safety and security of passengers and staff,” the statement said. </p>.<p>The police are invoking various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Aircraft Act.</p>
<p>An unruly passenger flying on an Air India London-Mumbai flight was handed over to police after the aircraft landed for smoking on board and unruly behaviour. </p>.<p>The incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).</p>.<p>The Sahar police station is investigating the matter. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/flights-suspended-as-arctic-air-snow-and-sleet-blast-uk-1198301.html" target="_blank">Flights suspended as Arctic air, snow and sleet blast UK</a></strong></p>.<p>“A passenger on our flight AI130, operating London-Mumbai on March 10, was found smoking in the lavatory. Subsequently, he behaved in an unruly and aggressive manner, despite repeated warnings,” Air India said in a statement. </p>.<p>After the aircraft landed in Mumbai, he was handed over to security personnel. The regulator has been duly informed of the incident. </p>.<p>"We are extending all cooperation in the ongoing investigations. Air India follows a zero tolerance policy for any behaviour that compromises the safety and security of passengers and staff,” the statement said. </p>.<p>The police are invoking various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Aircraft Act.</p>
