Kochi: A passenger aboard a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi allegedly tried to open the aircraft’s emergency exit. The passenger, who hails from Kerala, reportedly tried opening the exit a few minutes before the aircraft’s landing on Wednesday night.

The accused has been identified as 34-year-old Jamshir Athanikkal. He is a resident of Kootanad in Palakkad district. According to police sources, he was seated in a window seat next to the emergency exit.

When the aircraft began its final descent heading for Kochi airport, Athanikkal suddenly attempted to open the exit door. He allegedly warned cabin crew members and fellow passengers, who tried to stop him.

Passengers and crew members eventually overpowered him, reported NDTV. The video of the same incident has gone viral. The aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport around 11.30 pm.

Following a complaint from Batik Air’s security team, CISF personnel took him into custody. He was handed him over to the Nedumbassery police.

Police have registered a case against the accused.