Chennai, May 3 -- A routine international arrival turned into a high-stakes chase at Chennai International Airport in the early hours of Monday, after a passenger onboard an Air Arabia flight performed a dangerous escape attempt, according to Chennai Police.

The Air Arabia flight, arriving from Sharjah, had safely touched down and was taxiing toward its designated parking bay when the security breach occurred.

According to airport officials, as the aircraft slowed down near the bay, a passenger suddenly deployed the emergency exit door. Before the cabin crew could intervene, the individual jumped from the aircraft onto the tarmac and attempted to flee across the restricted runway area.

The emergency door was opened while the plane was ...