Passenger opens emergency exit moments before take-off

Mumbai - One person was injured in the incident that took place on Friday

Few minutes before takeoff, a passenger of an IndiGo flight opened the emergency exit of the plane, creating a major security scare. The incident took place at the Mumbai Airport.
One person was injured in the incident that took place on Friday.
According to the Indian Today, an FIR has been filed against the passenger. The Mumbai-Chandigarh flight was carrying 176 passengers. The incident delayed the flight by two hours.
"Just after the boarding got completed (while the aircraft was stationary), a passenger seated on seat number 12C suddenly opened the emergency exit door and inflated the slide," the airline was quoted saying by India Today
"In this process, a co-passenger seated on 12A received bruises. Taking a precautionary measure, the captain immediately informed the ground staff about the situation on board and instructed the team to arrange for medical assistance and other necessary action," it added.

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