Flight IX-195 had departed from Dubai at 12:45 a.m. on Friday. The accused, seated in 15-B, was reportedly consuming alcohol he had purchased at a ‘Dubai Duty Free’ shop. When a crew member noticed, she confronted him. In response, the youth claimed, “I am drinking orange juice,” but the air hostess identified it as alcohol and reminded him that drinking is prohibited on the flight.Despite repeated requests, the passenger refused to cooperate and started arguing. With the help of other crew members, the glass was taken away. This led to the youth creating a scene, allegedly under the influence of alcohol.According to flight staff and eyewitnesses, the passenger appeared intoxicated from the moment he boarded. He repeatedly argued with the female crew member, used abusive language, and continued misbehaving throughout the flight.The female crew member recounted that while she was near his seat with her back turned, the passenger tried to touch her inappropriately. Later, under the pretence of asking for another drink, he again attempted to get close to her, ignoring her repeated refusals.When the accused sensed that the staff was preparing to take action, he reportedly began apologising. However, after landing, he refused to hand over his boarding pass, hiding it inside his passport and further harassing the staff. CISF personnel were then called to intervene and restrain him.
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