The passenger tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers. A passenger was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Batik Air flight bound for Kerala's Kochi. As per reports, an FIR has been filed against the passenger, who also damaged the exit window's panel. India NewsBased on a report by news agency PTI, the accused has been identified as Jamsheer Athanikkal. The passenger was travelling on Batik Air flight OD231 from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday. According to the FIR, the incident occurred between 9.30 pm and 11.05 pm while the aircraft was in flight.Police noted in the FIR that the passenger tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers, thereby endangering the safety of those on board.The case has been registered based on a complaint lodged by Batik Air's Security In-Charge at Kochi, and the accused was arrested upon the flight's arrival early on Thursday.Police said he has been booked under Section 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal intimidation, Section 11A of the Aircraft Act for violating safety or security directions, and Section 118(e) of the Kerala Police Act for acts endangering public safety.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.