A security scare unfolded on board Air India Express flight IX-1086 from Bengaluru to Varanasi on Monday, September 22, when a passenger allegedly tried to force open the cockpit door mid-air. The pilot refused entry, suspecting a hijack attempt, and immediately alerted the crew, who restrained the individual until the plane landed safely at Varanasi airport. The passenger, travelling with eight others, reportedly even entered the correct cockpit passcode but was denied access. Upon arrival, CISF personnel took the man and seven others into custody for questioning, as authorities investigate the incident. Air India Express confirmed that safety and security protocols were fully maintained throughout the flight. Air India Express Delhi-Indore Flight IX 1028 Carrying 161 Passengers Lands Safely After Mid-Air Engine Issue.

Passenger Tries to Force Cockpit Door on Flight IX-1086, 8 Arrested

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