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Passenger Arrested in Mumbai for Smoking in Aircraft Lavatory on PhuketMumbai Flight

Police invoked the Aircraft Act following passenger reports of lavatory smoke.

Overview

  • The man was identified by police as Bhavya Gautam Jain, 25, a resident of Napeansea Road in south Mumbai.
  • He was taken into custody on arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
  • Passengers noticed smoke coming from a lavatory on the Friday night flight, which caused panic onboard.
  • Officers said he allegedly lit a cigarette in the lavatory and was booked under relevant sections of the Aircraft Act.
  • Indian aviation rules prohibit smoking on all passenger flights, according to the PTI report published by News18.