Mentally Challenged Passenger Injures Dubai - Mangalore Flight Crew

Mangalore: A mentally challenged passenger aboard the Air India Express flight from Dubai that arrived at the local airport on Sunday morning injured two of the flight crew by biting them during the flight.
Mohammed Ashraf (28) from Kinnimajal Atoor in Puttur taluk, is facing the charge of using his teeth to inflict injuries on two of the in-flight crew. Ashraf had gone to Dubai in the year 2007, on a four-year visa, to work there as car driver. Reportedly, he sought leave to visit his home on September 18, but was mentally disturbed as the same was not granted.
Ashraf, who boarded the Air India Express flight from Dubai that reaches here at 6 am, suddenly turned violent half way through the flight. He reportedly injured the chief crew Kuyal Kalari and crew member, Nayana Purohit, by biting at their ears and hands. The crew members then tied him down to his seat. As soon as the flight arrived here, he was handed over to the policemen of Bajpe station.
12/10/09 Daijiworld.com

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