India, March 10 -- A passenger from Delhi has been detained by the Goa police after allegedly smoking a BEEDI inside the aircraft lavatory during an Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Goa, triggering safety concerns among the crew and passengers.

The incident occurred on Saturday, March 7, aboard Akasa Air flight QP1625, which was travelling from Delhi to Goa. According to officials, the passenger-identified as Ashish-was found smoking inside the aircraft's lavatory and was also discovered carrying a lighter, a restricted item on board commercial flights.

Cabin crew reportedly became aware of the situation after smoke was detected in the lavatory area. Aircraft lavatories are equipped with smoke detectors designed to alert the crew immediat...