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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Bengaluru man held for anti-Trump rant and bomb scare on easyJet flight in UK diagnosed with mental illness 3 months ago
A man from Bengaluru who created a scare on an easyJet flight from England to Scotland on July 27 by shouting claims of having a bomb and slogans including 'death to America, death to Trump' was diagnosed as recently as March 2025 as having a thought disorder following a mental health diagnosis. Investigations by the police in Karnataka since receiving word from the UK about the man have revealed that Abhay Devadas Nayak, 41, a former freelance journalist who also dabbled in his family's hospitality business, was diagnosed as having a mental disorder after a Perceptual Thinking Index test conducted at a well-known psychiatric hospital in Bengaluru. Nayak left India on June 5 for a tour of the UK on a tourist visa as per investigations based on the details of his passport, which was issued in Bengaluru, police sources said. The police have not found any suspicious antecedents to correlate Nayak to his sudden outburst on the July 27 easyJet flight from Luton, England, to Glasgow Scotland. 'He was diagnosed with a mental illness and was under treatment is what we have learned,' a police source said following a preliminary probe in Bengaluru. Following psychiatric tests, Nayak was found to be having problems relating to reality and was diagnosed as having schizophrenia. He was advised medication and care in March by a psychiatrist at a reputed psychiatric facility in Bengaluru, sources said. Nayak, who was arrested when the easyJet flight landed at Glasgow, was presented in the Paisley Sheriff court on July 28 and again on August 5. In the first court appearance, Nayak did not plead guilty or not guilty. Reports from the UK said Nayak, who lived in Luton, is being charged under the UK's Air Navigation Order including a charge of acting in a reckless or negligent manner to endanger an aircraft, or people in an aircraft. 'We were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving into Glasgow around 8.20 am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025,' the police in Scotland said in a statement last week. The family of Nayak is expected to present the details of his mental health condition in the UK courts to seek his discharge. His father did not respond to requests for a comment and employees at a serviced apartment run by the family said he had travelled abroad. According to an online profile for Nayak, he received certifications in online search engine optimisation courses in May this year, and was previously employed for over two years at his family's hospitality facility and worked previously as a journalist for a publication on the microfinance business. Nayak reportedly has a master's degree in applied psychology and a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is married and started a business venture called Antrix Ventures LLP in Bengaluru in 2010 for trade in space industry equipment. The family of Nayak hails from the Honnavar region of the Uttara Kannada district and his two siblings are doctors working abroad, police sources said. Social media videos of the July 27 incident on the easyJet aircraft show a person identified as Nayak standing up and raising slogans before he is wrestled down by passengers and members of the cabin crew. The videos show the man shouting the slogans. After he is wrestled to the ground by passengers, Nayak is heard telling co-passengers that he raised the slogans since US president Trump was in Scotland that day and that he wanted to register a protest. 'I want to send a message to Trump,' he is heard saying. 'There are families on this plane,' a passenger is heard telling the man. Nayak also tells the co-passengers that he is a passenger on seat number 11F, that he is a refugee without a passport in the UK, that he has a card for residency in Wales, and that he has no bomb as claimed earlier. The passengers are seen finding an ATM card with the name Abhay from his wallet and a driving licence issued in Karnataka.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru man arrested in Glasgow for provocative outburst on EasyJet flight, creating panic: Report
A 41-year-old man originally from Bengaluru was apprehended in Glasgow after creating panic onboard an easyJet flight by loudly expressing hostility toward US President Donald Trump and chanting religious slogans, according to police officials. The man, identified as Abhay Devadas Nayak, reportedly suffers from a psychiatric condition. The Bengaluru man, suffering from schizophrenia, sparked fear among passengers. (Image for representation) (REUTERS) ALSO READ | Bengaluru resident questions city's liveability after 9 years: 'We're all just surviving' Authorities have contacted Nayak's family in southern Bengaluru, who explained that he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Nayak is from a business family with roots in the Honnavar area of Uttara Kannada, while his siblings are doctors working overseas, The Indian Express reported. His family stated that he has traveled extensively and that his passport was issued in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on an easyJet flight traveling from London Luton airport to Glasgow on July 27, when Nayak disrupted the flight by shouting provocative statements, including threats about bombs and exclamations such as 'Death to America, death to Trump,' and 'Allahu Akbar.' Videos circulated online captured Nayak standing up, shouting, and then being restrained by fellow passengers and crew. During the scuffle, Nayak claimed that he was protesting because Trump was in Scotland that day, hoping his actions would send a message. ALSO READ | L&T terminated Corridor-2, Corridor-4 contracts of suburban rail project illegally: K-RIDE During the ordeal, Nayak told passengers that he was a refugee in the UK without a passport, possessed residency documentation for Wales, and that his earlier bomb threat was false. An ATM card in his wallet revealing his first name helped confirm his identity, the report said. ALSO READ | Japanese man compares Bengaluru airport to a luxury hotel: 'Never seen anything like this before' Scotland police reported responding to the disturbance after the plane landed in Glasgow at around 8:20 am on July 27. Nayak was taken into custody upon landing and appeared in court the following day without entering a plea. Official sources in Karnataka suggest that Nayak could be returned to India without formal charges being pressed. Public records from India show Nayak established a business, Antrix Ventures, in Bengaluru in 2010 with a relative. UK authorities have charged him with violations of the Air Navigation Order for recklessly endangering the aircraft and those onboard.
Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Man arrested for causing scare on UK flight of Bengaluru origin; family indicates history of mental illness
A 41-year-old arrested in Glasgow for creating a scare on an easyJet flight by shouting slogans against US President Donald Trump and chanting 'Allahu Akbar' has been identified as a Bengaluru-origin man suffering from a mental disorder, according to police sources. The family of the man, identified as Abhay Devadas Nayak, has been tracked down in south Bengaluru, sources said. Nayak has been accused of endangering the safety of the easyJet aircraft flying from London Luton Airport to Glasgow on July 27. Nayak belongs to a family involved in the hotel business in Bengaluru. The family hails from the Honnavar region of the Uttara Kannada district. His father is in the hotel business, and his two siblings are doctors working abroad, police sources said after a preliminary probe. Nayak's family has indicated that he is a psychiatric patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, sources said. 'The family said Nayak travelled around the world. His passport was issued in Bengaluru,' a source said. The purported videos of the incident shared on social media show a person standing up mid-flight and raising slogans before he is wrestled down by passengers and members of the cabin crew. The videos show the man shouting 'I am going to bomb the plane', 'Death to America, death to Trump', and 'Allahu Akbar'. After he is wrestled to the ground by passengers, Nayak is heard saying that he raised the slogans since Trump was in Scotland that day, and he wanted to register a protest. 'I want to send a message to Trump,' he is heard saying. 'There are families on this plane,' a passenger is heard telling the man. Nayak also tells the co-passengers that he is a passenger on seat number 11F, that he is a refugee without a passport in the UK, that he has a card for residency in Wales, and that he has no bomb as claimed earlier. The passengers are seen finding an ATM card with the name Abhay in his wallet. 'We were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving into Glasgow around 8.20 am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025,' the Scotland police said in a statement. Nayak, who was arrested when the flight landed at Glasgow, was presented in a court on Monday and did not plead guilty or not guilty. He is expected to be taken to court again next week. Police sources in Karnataka said that Nayak is likely to be deported to India without charges. Online records show Nayak started a private firm called Antrix Ventures in Bengaluru in 2010 with a family member. Reports from the UK said Nayak, who lived in Luton in Bedfordshire near London, was charged under the UK's Air Navigation Order, including a charge of acting in a reckless or negligent manner to endanger an aircraft, or people in an aircraft.
India Today
29-07-2025
- India Today
Who is Abhay Nayak? India-origin man behind mid-air bomb threat on UK flight
A 41-year-old man of Indian origin, Abhay Devdas Nayak, appeared before a Scottish court on Monday after allegedly causing disruption aboard an easyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow. The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, led to his arrest upon a resident of Luton in Bedfordshire, was charged with assault and endangering the safety of an aircraft under the UK's Air Navigation Order. He did not submit a plea when he was presented at Paisley Sheriff Court, located near Glasgow. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again next aboard the flight reported that Nayak began shouting alarming slogans, including "Death to America," "Death to Trump," and "Allahu Akbar." Several videos of the incident, recorded by co-passengers, have since gone viral on social media. In response to the disturbance, fellow passengers restrained Nayak by forcing him to the floor. The pilot then initiated emergency procedures and landed the aircraft at Glasgow Airport, where Scotland's police officers arrested SAY NO TERROR LINK SUSPECTED"We were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving into Glasgow around 8:20 am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025," Police Scotland said in an official statement."We believe the incident to be contained and that nobody else was involved. We are aware of videos circulating online and these are being assessed by counter-terrorism officers," the statement the nature of Nayak's chants, authorities have not filed terrorism-related charges. Instead, the charges are focused on his disruptive and dangerous conduct under aviation safety of the key charges against Nayak pertains to reckless or negligent behavior that could have endangered an aircraft or any person on board. This falls under the scope of the UK's Air Navigation Order, which governs civil aviation court proceedings are expected to continue next week, with further investigations into the incident underway.- EndsWith inputs from PTI
News18
29-07-2025
- News18
Man charged over disrupting UK flight with chants
Agency: London, Jul 29 (PTI) A 41-year-old man, believed to be of Indian heritage, has appeared in court in Scotland, charged with assault and endangering the safety of an aircraft after disrupting a flight from London Luton airport to Glasgow with loud chants. Abhay Devdas Nayak, who was arrested after the easyJet flight landed at Glasgow on Sunday morning, did not enter any guilty or not-guilty plea as he appeared on Monday at Paisley Sheriff Court, bordering the Scottish city of Glasgow. Videos circulating on social media showed the accused shout 'death to America, death to Trump" and 'Allahu Akbar". 'We were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving into Glasgow around 8.20 am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025," Police Scotland said in a statement. 'We believe the incident to be contained and that nobody else was involved. We are aware of videos circulating online and these are being assessed by counter-terrorism officers," the statement said. Nayak, who is from Luton in Bedfordshire near London, is not thought to be facing any terrorism charges as he was charged under the UK's Air Navigation Order. One of the charges relates to a person recklessly or negligently acting in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft, or any person in an aircraft. The videos circulating online of the on-air incident show the accused being tackled to the floor of the plane by two co-passengers. The pilot is then said to have executed an emergency landing where Nayak was arrested by Police Scotland officers. He is now remanded to judicial custody until a court appearance next week. PTI AK SCY SCY view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 15:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
