A 42-year-old Indian national will be charged in court on 1 April 2025 for multiple offences related to violent and disorderly conduct on a flight bound for Singapore.
According to the Singapore Police Force, the man is accused of using criminal force, criminal intimidation involving death threats, and being intoxicated in a manner that jeopardised the good order and discipline onboard the aircraft.
The incident occurred on 27 February 2025 at around 6.55pm, when Police were alerted to a report of a passenger behaving in a threatening manner while in mid-flight.
Investigations revealed that during the flight, the man, who was believed to be intoxicated, allegedly grabbed a fellow passenger seated beside him.
He also reportedly pushed the seat in front of him with force, disturbing other passengers and drawing the attention of the cabin crew.
When crew members attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation, the man allegedly continued his aggressive conduct.
He later grabbed the wrist of a male cabin crew member and issued a verbal threat to kill him, according to Police findings.
The man reportedly only calmed down after being warned that the aircraft would return to its departure point if his behaviour persisted.
He was subsequently restrained by the cabin crew for the remainder of the flight.
Upon arrival at Changi Airport, officers from the Airport Police Division arrested the man and took him into custody.
The suspect will face three charges in court.
The first charge is for using criminal force under Section 352 of the Penal Code 1871, read with Section 3(1) of the Tokyo Convention Act 1971.
This offence carries a maximum penalty of three months’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$1,500, or both.
The second charge relates to criminal intimidation involving a death threat under Section 506 of the Penal Code 1871, also read with the Tokyo Convention Act.
If convicted, the man faces up to 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
The third charge is for being intoxicated onboard and endangering order and discipline under Section 38(3)(a) of the Air Navigation Act 1966.
This offence is punishable with a fine of up to S$20,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.
The Police underscored that all forms of violence, threats and disruptive conduct onboard aircraft are taken seriously.
They emphasised that physical aggression and threats, especially those interfering with crew duties, pose serious risks to flight safety.
“The Police will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone who endangers the passengers and crew onboard, and threatens the security and order of an aircraft,” the statement read.
Passengers are reminded to abide by air safety regulations and conduct themselves responsibly while flying.
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