- Paola Perruccio was arrested by Sahar police early Monday morning after the flight landed in Mumbai.
- Accused was hurling abuses and assaulting cabin crew in an inebriated state.
- She was later given bail by a court in Mumbai’s CSMIA airport.
She was arrested following the flight for verbally abusing and physically harming the cabin crew while intoxicated, and bail has been granted. She was arrested following the flight for verbally abusing and physically harming the cabin crew while intoxicated, and bail has been granted.
After the plane landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport early on Monday morning, Sahar police detained the passenger, named as Paola Perruccio (CSMIA). She later received bail from this court.
The woman, who was allegedly intoxicated, reportedly caused a scene by demanding to be placed in business class even though she had been booked in economy, according to Mumbai Police. Additionally, she removed parts of her clothing and moved up and down the aisle while partially naked, cursing and hitting the staff.
“We can attest that on January 30, 2023, Vistara aircraft UK 256 from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai had an aggressive passenger. The captain decided to restrain the passenger after issuing a warning card for his persistent disorderly behavior and violent behavior “a representative for Vistara said.
“Regular statements were made by the captain to reassure the other passengers of their safety and security. The security agencies on the ground were informed to take quick action upon arrival in accordance with the rules and our rigid standard operating procedures (SOPs). According to SOPs, the incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities “said the spokeswoman.
The Mumbai Police issued a charge sheet a day after filing a case against the passenger.
In a case involving inappropriate behavior by an airline passenger mid-flight, Mumbai Authorities “has filed a chargesheet in record time,” according to police.
Prior to being charged with several offenses under the Indian Penal Code, the woman underwent a medical exam. According to the authorities, all formalities for recording the statements of other passengers, crew members, and others have been accomplished.
After documenting all pertinent statements, medical tests, and legal proceedings, we filed the chargesheet in accordance with the law, according to DCP Dixit Gedam.
Last year, after a rowdy passenger assaulted and manhandled flight attendants, Vistara turned him over to Heathrow airport authorities in London. The passenger was held for an inquiry upon landing at London Heathrow, according to a Vistara representative.
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