EasyJet Mid-Flight Bomb Threat: Why did Abhay Nayak yell ‘Allahu Akbar'? Passenger shouts ‘Death to America'. This is what happened next
— wienerdogwifi (@wienerdogwifi) He also shouted 'Allahu Akbar,' a phrase in Arabic meaning 'God is great.' The sudden outburst caused panic among passengers. One passenger quickly tackled Nayak to the floor. The flight crew managed to take control of the situation with assistance from other passengers.The pilot took immediate action and diverted the flight to Glasgow for safety. The aircraft landed safely. Police and security teams were waiting on the ground. Nayak was arrested at around 8:20 am local time and was taken into custody. Authorities confirmed that no explosives were found on the aircraft or with Nayak.
The passengers and crew were unharmed. Officials said Nayak acted alone. The flight resumed normal operations after a security check.Nayak appeared in Paisley Sheriff Court the following day. Prosecutors charged him with assault and with endangering the safety of an aircraft. These charges fall under UK air navigation laws.At present, there are no terrorism charges filed. Nayak has not entered a plea. He remains in custody, and his next court appearance is expected in eight days. Investigators are reviewing evidence, including videos recorded by passengers.Abhay Nayak is a 41-year-old man from Luton. There is limited public information about his background. Officials have not released details about his personal or professional life.His statements during the flight indicated political intent, particularly toward the United States and Donald Trump. Trump was reported to be in Scotland at the time, staying at his Turnberry golf resort. It is unclear if this fact is directly related to Nayak's actions.Shortly after the plane landed, video clips of the incident began to circulate online. The videos captured Nayak's shouting and the moment he was subdued by another passenger. Social media users expressed concern about the safety of air travel and questioned current security screening procedures.There is no confirmation from authorities on whether Nayak was listed in any government watchlists before boarding.EasyJet issued a statement confirming the incident and the flight diversion. The airline thanked passengers and crew for their cooperation. It said safety remains the top priority. EasyJet added that it is working with authorities during the investigation.Police in Scotland confirmed that the incident involved a single individual and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Who is Abhay Nayak and why was he arrested?
Abhay Nayak is a 41-year-old Luton man arrested for shouting bomb threats and political slogans on an EasyJet flight from London to Glasgow.
What charges does Abhay Nayak face in court?
Nayak is charged with assault and endangering aircraft safety under UK air navigation laws. No terrorism charges have been filed yet.
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