The Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered a case towards a senior military officer for allegedly assaulting 4 workers of SpiceJet airline at Srinagar airport following a disagreement over fee of additional baggage expenses throughout boarding, officers mentioned on Sunday. The military officer additionally filed a counter-complaint alleging assault, following which an FIR towards the airline staffers has been registered by the police.
In the meantime, the Indian military in a press release mentioned it’s totally cooperating with the authorities within the investigations into the case. Stating that it’s conscious of the incident, the military emphasised its dedication to excessive requirements of self-discipline.
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A primary info report (FIR) below Part 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered towards the military officer of lieutenant colonel rank posted in Kashmir following criticism from the non-public airline, alleging that the officer “grievously assaulted” its workers on the boarding gate of flight SG-386 from Srinagar to Delhi on July 26, officers cited above mentioned.
The BNS part pertains offers with the offence of voluntarily inflicting damage to a different particular person.
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The incident was caught on digital camera and a video which has gone viral on social media confirmed the enraged military officer hitting a number of airline workers with an iron stand. HT couldn’t independently confirm the veracity of the video.
The airline issued an in depth assertion concerning the incident, saying one of many 4 victims of the assault had suffered spinal accidents. It added that it has initiated the method to position the passenger on the no-fly listing according to civil aviation laws.
“Our employees members suffered a spinal fracture and critical jaw accidents after being attacked with punches, repeated kicks and a queue stand,” the SpiceJet assertion mentioned.
In accordance with the airline, one worker fell unconscious on the ground, however the passenger continued kicking and hitting the sufferer.
“One other employees member suffered bleeding from the nostril and mouth after receiving a forceful kick to the jaw whereas bending down to help the colleague who had fainted,” it added.
The airline mentioned the passenger was carrying two items of cabin baggage weighing a complete of 16 kg, greater than double the permitted restrict of seven kg.
“When politely knowledgeable of the surplus baggage and requested to pay the relevant expenses, the passenger refused and forcefully entered the aerobridge with out finishing the boarding course of – a transparent violation of aviation safety protocols. He was escorted again to the gate by a CISF official,” the assertion mentioned, including on the gate, the passenger grew more and more aggressive.
It couldn’t be instantly ascertained whether or not the passenger was detained on the airport after the incident.
Military spokesperson in Srinagar Lt Col MK Sahu acknowledged the incident. “There was an incident and the police have registered an FIR. We’re cooperating within the investigations,” Sahu mentioned.
Although the airline has not launched the id of the military officer concerned, officers conscious of the matter mentioned that he was posted with military warfare faculty at Gulmarg.
In a press release, PRO (Defence), Srinagar mentioned: “The matter involving an alleged altercation between an Military personnel and airline employees at Srinagar Airport on 26 July 2025 has come to the discover of the Indian Military. The Indian Military is dedicated to uphold highest requirements of self-discipline and conduct and takes all allegations severely. Full cooperation is being prolonged to the authorities in investigating the case.”
The military officer has not but been arrested, police mentioned.
Station home officer, Budgam, Tauseef Ahmad mentioned an FIR has been registered within the incident. “The investigation is happening,” he added.
SpiceJet additionally mentioned that it has initiated the method to position the passenger on the no-fly listing in accordance with civil aviation laws.
“SpiceJet has written to the Ministry of Civil Aviation appraising them concerning the murderous assault on its employees and has requested applicable motion towards the passenger,” it added.
The airline mentioned it 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 towards its workers and can pursue this matter to its fullest authorized and regulatory conclusion,” the assertion added.
