At the gate, the Army officer grew increasingly “aggressive and physically assaulted” four members of the SpiceJet ground staff.
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A senior army officer attacked four SpiceJet employees at the Srinagar airport’s boarding gate on July 26, 2025, said the SpiceJet Spokesperson on Sunday (August 3, 2025).
The airline described it as a “murderous assault” leading to spinal injuries and a jaw fracture after an argument over excess baggage.
“Our staff members suffered a spinal fracture and serious jaw injuries after being attacked with punches, repeated kicks ,” the spokesperson said.
SpiceJet employees suffered severe injuries after a passenger threw a punch, causing unconsciousness and bleeding. They were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
“One SpiceJet employee collapsed unconscious on the floor but the passenger continued kicking and hitting the fainted employee. Another staff member suffered bleeding from the nose and mouth after receiving a forceful kick to the jaw while bending down to assist the colleague who had fainted. The injured employees were rushed to hospital and remain under treatment for the grievous injuries sustained,” the spokesperson said.
According to the airline, a senior Army officer carried 16 kg of excess baggage, exceeding the 7 kg allowed. He refused to board the aerobridge, violating aviation security protocols.
“When politely informed of the excess baggage and asked to pay the applicable charges, the passenger refused and forcefully entered the aerobridge without completing the boarding process — a clear violation of aviation security protocols. He was escorted back to the gate by a CISF official,” the spokesperson said.
At the gate, the passenger grew increasingly “aggressive and physically assaulted” four members of the SpiceJet ground staff.
An FIR has been registered with the local police, and the airline has initiated the process to place the passenger on the no-fly list in accordance with civil aviation regulations.
SpiceJet has written to the Ministry of Civil Aviation apprising them of the “murderous assault” on its staff and has requested appropriate action against the passenger. The airline has secured the CCTV footage of the incident from the airport authorities and handed it over to the police.
“SpiceJet strongly condemns any act of violence against its employees and will pursue this matter to its fullest legal and regulatory conclusion,” said the spokeperson.
Published – August 03, 2025 01:29 pm IST
