Flyer arrested in Chennai for smoking onboard

CHENNAI: A man flying from Kuwait was arrested in Chennai upon the flight's landing for smoking aboard the aircraft Sunday. The accused, Ajmir Sheik Mohammed was booked under Section 10 of Aircraft Act and was released on bail. Police said the accused must appear before the court when summoned.

Ajmir allegedly lit up a cigarette inside one of the lavatories in the IndiGo flight. When a fellow passenger complained about cigarette smoke emanating from the restroom, the crew confronted Ajmir, who admitted to the offence.