Indian Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Cabin Crew Member On Singapore-Bound Flight

Last Updated:April 01, 2025, 11:15 IST

The police said that his aggressive behaviour continued when flight attendants attempted to calm him down. He also grabbed the wrist of a male cabin crew member and verbally threatened to kill him.

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An Indian man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a cabin crew member on a Singapore-bound flight and engaging in unruly behaviour while under the influence of alcohol. 

According to a report on the news website Mothership, Singapore police will be charging the 42-year-old Indian national in court on April 1.

The police said that the man started behaving in a threatening manner while onboard the flight on February 27. Details of the incident were shared in a police statement released on March 31.

According to police, the Indian man disrupted the Singapore-bound flight by grabbing a nearby passenger and forcibly pushing the seat in front of him, disturbing fellow travelers. He was believed to be acting under the influence of alcohol.

The police said that his aggressive behaviour continued when flight attendants attempted to calm him down. He also grabbed the wrist of a male cabin crew member and verbally threatened to kill him.

The 42-year-old man’s aggressive behavior ceased only after he was warned that the plane would divert if he continued. He was subsequently restrained by the crew for the rest of the journey.

After the flight landed at Singapore’s Changi Airport, the police arrested the Indian man. He will be charged with several offenses, including using criminal force to a person, being intoxicated onboard, jeopardising good order and discipline, and criminal intimidation if the threat is to cause death. The most severe charge is punishable by imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine, or both.

“Physical aggression, verbal threats and attempt to interfere with the crew’s duties can compromise flight safety," the police reminded all flyers, adding that the department would not hesitate in taking action against anyone who endangers passengers or crew members on board.

“All air travellers are reminded to adhere to air safety regulations and conduct themselves responsibly when onboard an aircraft," the police said.

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