Indian national indicted in fork-stabbing incident that diverted plane to Logan

"Specifically, following meal service, Minor A was sleeping lightly in a middle seat when he allegedly awoke to see Usiripalli standing over him. It is alleged that Usiripalli used his right hand to strike Minor A in the left clavicle area with a metal fork. Usiripalli then allegedly lunged toward Minor B - who was seated to Minor A's right in a middle seat in the center row of the aircraft - and struck Minor B in the back of his head with the fork. Minor B suffered a laceration to the rear of his head."

"When flight crew members attempted to subdue Usiripalli, he allegedly raised his hand, formed a gun with his fingers, put it in his mouth and pulled an imaginary trigger. Immediately afterwards, Usiripalli allegedly turned toward a female passenger to his left and slapped her with his hand. Usiripalli also allegedly attempted to slap a flight crew member. Due to the incident, the flight was diverted to Logan Airport where Usiripalli was arrested, officials said."

""Usiripalli was previously admitted to the United States on a student visa," authorities said. "Most recently, he was enrolled in a master's program in biblical studies. Usiripalli presently does not have lawful status in the United States." Usiripalli was charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm while traveling on an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. Each charge provides a sentence of"

An Indian national allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old boys with a metal fork aboard Lufthansa Flight 431 from Chicago to Frankfurt on Oct. 25, prompting a diversion to Boston. One victim was struck in the left clavicle while lightly sleeping; a second was struck in the back of the head and suffered a laceration. Flight crew members attempted to subdue the suspect, who allegedly mimed firing a gun, slapped a nearby female passenger and attempted to slap a crew member. The flight diverted to Logan Airport where the suspect was arrested. The suspect had entered on a student visa, was enrolled in a master's program in biblical studies, presently lacks lawful U.S. status, and faces two federal counts of assault with a dangerous weapon while traveling on an aircraft; arraignment is scheduled for Dec. 3.

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