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The passenger has been accused of damaging the flight's window by kicking it with force - as if he was trying to break it.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is reported to have blacklisted a passenger after he created ruckus inside plane, reported ARY news, citing sources. In a video that is doing rounds on social media, the passenger can be seen arguing with the flight crew and indulging in unusual activities on PIA’s PK-283 flight. As the flight attendants were trying to talk to him and control the situation, he reacted violently.
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The passenger has been accused of damaging the flight's window by kicking it with force - as if he was trying to break it. He also punched and kicked the seats of the PIA plane and laid down on the floor with his face down, the report said. He continued to be violent throughout the flight journey. Reportedly, as the flight attendants tried to control the situation, he tried to attack them.
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In order to control the situation, the flight crew tied him to his seat, in accordance with aviation law. The captain, then, contacted the air traffic controller of Dubai and sought security, according to the aviation protocols. As soon as the flight landed, the passenger was taken into custody. According to reports, the incident took place on September 14.
