Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Bengaluru Man Arrested After Flight Incident; Family Cites Mental Illness
A man named Abhay Devadas Nayak caused a commotion on a flight from London to Glasgow.
He shouted things against a former US President and chanted religious phrases, leading to his arrest.
It turns out his family believes he has a mental illness.
The man is from India and may be sent back there soon.
Passengers on the plane helped to subdue him when he was creating a disturbance.
The police are looking into the case.
A man from Bengaluru, Abhay Devadas Nayak, was arrested in Glasgow after causing a disturbance on an easyJet flight.
Nayak reportedly shouted slogans against Donald Trump and chanted "Allahu Akbar" during the flight.
He was accused of endangering the safety of the aircraft, which was flying from London to Glasgow.
Family members indicated Nayak has a history of mental illness, including a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Nayak was presented in court and is expected to appear again next week, possibly facing deportation to India.
- Who
- Abhay Devadas Nayak, a man from Bengaluru.
- What
- A man caused a disturbance on a flight, shouting slogans and chanting religious phrases.
- When
- July 27, 2025
- Where
- On an easyJet flight from London Luton Airport to Glasgow, Scotland.
- Why
- Nayak said he was protesting because Trump was in Scotland that day.
Accused Actions
Mental Health vs. Public Safety
Severity of Actions
Accused Actions
The accused endangered the safety of passengers and crew by creating a disturbance and shouting threats.
Mental Health vs. Public Safety
The accused was experiencing a mental health crisis, potentially impacting their actions and intent.
- Suspect
- Abhay Devadas Nayak
- Origin
- Bengaluru, India
- Incident Location
- easyJet flight from London to Glasgow
- Date of Incident
- July 27, 2025
- Charges
- Acting in a reckless manner to endanger an aircraft
- Mental Health
- Reported diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Family Business
- Hotel business