BJP's Tejasvi Surya Slammed Over IndiGo "Emergency Exit Mistake" Reports
NDTV
Reports that the passenger was BJP leader Tejasvi Surya have spurred attacks on the Karnataka MP by the Congress
A passenger accidentally opened the emergency exit of an IndiGo plane at the Chennai airport last month, but the airline allegedly took no action after he apologised. The flight was delayed as the aircraft took off for its destination, Tiruchirapalli, only after stringent engineering checks.
Reports that the passenger was BJP leader Tejasvi Surya have spurred attacks on the Karnataka MP by the opposition, with various leaders questioning why such a grave incident was covered up with a mere apology.
NDTV has reached out to Tejasvi Surya on the reports, which have not been confirmed by the BJP MP or his office.
IndiGo, in a statement yesterday, said a passenger travelling on flight 6E 7339 from Chennai to Tiruchirapalli on December 10 accidentally opened the emergency exit during the boarding process, when the plane was on the tarmac. Reports suggest the passenger "rested his hand on the door", unlocking the exit.
