During a flight from Muscat to Islamabad, a tragic incident unfolded as apassenger named Besharat, hailing from Bagh Azad Jammu Kashmir, passed awaymid-flight. The unexpected event prompted the flight to make an emergencylanding at Jinnah International Airport Karachi.
Upon arrival, the solemn task of handling the deceased passenger’s remainswas entrusted to the Karachi Airport staff.
Notably, this unfortunate incident echoes a recent occurrence involving anIndian passenger who also lost his life mid-flight while returning toChennai International Airport from Muscat. According to reports from theTimes of India, the passenger’s demise was suspected to be due to a cardiacarrest. He had been employed in Muscat and was on his way home for awell-deserved vacation.
Upon the aircraft’s arrival at the airport, a poignant scene unfolded asthe deceased passenger, in an unusual turn of events, remained seated evenafter all other passengers had disembarked. The cabin crew initiallyassumed he was asleep and made efforts to rouse him. However, theirattempts were met with silence, and they soon discovered the passenger wasunresponsive. With great urgency, they alerted the ground authorities.
Swiftly, a medical team was dispatched, and they transported the passengerto the airport’s emergency medical center. Tragically, medicalprofessionals at the center confirmed the passenger’s passing, marking asomber conclusion to this in-flight emergency.
