Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against a man who attempted to open an aircraft’s emergency door and later insulted Bengaluru Police on social media. The accused, Utkarsh Gowtham from Maharashtra, had his social media posts deleted and is currently untraceable after the FIR was lodged. Initially, the police had let him go with a non-cognizable report due to the incident being deemed accidental.
The incident took place on March 22 during an IndiGo flight where Utkarsh tried to open the emergency door, leading to his custody by the Kempegowda Airport police. Despite being released after questioning, Utkarsh resorted to derogatory posts on social media, criticizing the Bengaluru Police and urging Mumbai Police to take action against them. Subsequently, an FIR was registered against him.
Following the backlash, Utkarsh removed his social media content and disappeared, prompting a search by the police. Despite causing panic among passengers, the authorities had initially considered his actions unintentional. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, with efforts to locate the accused underway.
In a separate incident on an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi on March 30, a passenger named Mohammad Adnan attempted to open the emergency exit door just before landing, citing being “possessed by a ghost.” This led to a swift response from the crew and cockpit personnel, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Adnan’s actions were promptly addressed by the authorities upon landing, following standard security protocols.
