A software engineer from Kerala has been taken into judicial custody following allegations of misconduct toward flight attendants aboard a Dubai to Hyderabad aircraft. The incident, which transpired on November 28, 2025, involved a passenger in his thirties who reportedly made inappropriate physical contact with a crew member while she was performing her duties.
According to authorities at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the individual appeared to be intoxicated during the flight. After landing, the situation escalated when the passenger reported his passport missing. During the subsequent search operation, airline personnel discovered a handwritten note containing explicit and offensive language targeting the cabin crew.
Inspector Kankaiah Samapathi of the RGI Airport Police confirmed that the accused now faces multiple charges under India’s Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita legal framework. Specifically, sections 74 (assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 75 (sexual harassment) have been invoked alongside other pertinent legal provisions.
The flight crew had formally reported the incident to both the aircraft captain and ground security personnel upon arrival. Following preliminary investigations, local judiciary officials remanded the accused to judicial custody pending further legal proceedings. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding passenger conduct aboard commercial flights and the legal consequences of such behavior.