Updated 19 June 2025 at 21:55 IST
Bengaluru: A major ruckus occurred on board an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to Surat after a woman passenger placed her luggage near a seat not assigned to her. According to reports, the incident took place on board flight IX2749F from Bengaluru to Surat, when a woman passenger, identified as Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai from Yelahanka, created a high-level commotion, prompting the airline crew to offload her from the aircraft. The decision to offboard her from the flight was taken after the woman refused to comply and behave appropriately with the fellow passenger and the airline staff.
A video of the dramatic moment has gone viral on social media platforms, capturing the airline staff escorting the woman off the plane after her high-drama ruckus inside the flight. The footage shows two female security officials gently but firmly guiding the woman out of the aircraft while she mumbles incoherently.
In the video, the passengers can be seen looking on in surprise, with some expressing disapproval at the woman's behaviour.
According to the reports, the situation escalated rapidly, with the woman allegedly pushing a co-passenger and hurling abuse at the cabin crew. The crew, in turn, deemed it necessary to offload her from the flight to maintain order and ensure the safety of other passengers.
Meanwhile, the viral high-octane drama onboard the flight has drawn a range of reactions from passengers and social media users, with many condemning the woman’s behaviour, deeming it unacceptable. Some even expressed sympathy for the woman.
One user commented, "She must have done something wrong for the crew to drag her in that manner." Another user pointed out the growing behavioural issues on flights in India, saying, "We lack patience, be it everywhere."
As per a passenger onboard the flight, the trouble began when Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai allegedly placed her luggage near seat number 20F, which was not her assigned seat. After the fellow passenger’s objection, the cabin crew advised her to move her luggage, to which she allegedly refused, behaving inappropriately with the fellow passenger as well as the airline crew.
Later, the situation rapidly spiralled out of control as the woman’s actions led to a commotion involving fellow passengers, disrupting the boarding process. The airline crew attempted to pacify her, but she continued to shout at the staff and other passengers. She was even captured beating a youth next to her, which was claimed to have been with her.
Following the entire chaos, the crew deemed the behaviour as necessary to offload her from the flight to maintain order and ensure the safety of other passengers. The passengers were seen looking on in surprise, with some expressing disapproval at Vyas's behaviour.
According to sources, the woman continued her unruly behaviour even after deboarding and allegedly attempted to assault a woman staff member at the police station. Her action further escalated the situation, leading to serious consequences for the woman.
On the complaint, an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS at the Kempegowda International Airport Police Station, and further legal action has been initiated.
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Published 19 June 2025 at 21:33 IST