Military officer detained for assaulting SpiceJet personnel at Srinagar airport due to overweight luggage, inflicting a spinal injury on one of them
In a shocking incident at Srinagar Airport on July 26, 2025, an Army officer assaulted four SpiceJet staff members during the boarding process of flight SG-386 to Delhi. The officer, who was carrying 16 kg of cabin baggage (more than double the allowed limit), refused to pay the extra charges and forcefully entered the aerobridge without completing the standard boarding process.
The incident resulted in severe injuries to several SpiceJet employees. One staff member suffered a spinal fracture, and others were also seriously injured. The SpiceJet spokesperson stated that the employees were punched, kicked repeatedly, and hit with a queue stand. One staff member who tried to help the unconscious colleague was kicked hard in the face, causing heavy bleeding from his nose and mouth.
The CISF officer at the airport intervened and brought the officer back to the boarding gate. However, the passenger became more aggressive and physically attacked the airline staff. The officer allegedly continued to kick and beat the unconscious staff member even after he had fainted.
CCTV footage of the incident has been handed over to the police. All injured staff members were taken to hospital for treatment of their serious injuries. SpiceJet has stated that it will support the investigation into the incident and has filed an FIR with the local police. The airline has also begun the process of placing the passenger on the civil aviation "no-fly list."
SpiceJet strongly condemns the attack and states that any violence against its staff will not be tolerated. The airline has stated that it will take all necessary legal steps to ensure justice and has written to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, requesting strict action against the individual.
It is worth noting that most airlines, including SpiceJet, enforce cabin baggage limits strictly to ensure safety and comfort. Passengers carrying cabin luggage exceeding the limit are required to pay additional charges or face denied boarding and other serious consequences. SpiceJet's standard cabin baggage limit for domestic flights is 7 kg per passenger.
This incident serves as a stark reminder to passengers flying with SpiceJet and similar carriers to adhere to the 7-kg cabin baggage limit (for domestic flights) and expect that exceeding this without paying will have significant operational and legal consequences. SpiceJet maintains the strict limit and corresponding fees for excess cabin baggage as part of its policy.
In conclusion, the assault at Srinagar Airport highlights the importance of adhering to airline policies and treating staff with respect and dignity. SpiceJet reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety of its staff and will continue to take all necessary steps to uphold this commitment.
- Despite the incident in Srinagar Airport, SpiceJet emphasizes its commitment to upholding the 7-kg cabin baggage limit for domestic flights, a policy also followed by other airlines, to ensure safety and comfort.
- In India's political sphere, SpiceJet has written to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, demanding strict action against the Army officer who attacked its staff members at Srinagar Airport, highlighting the importance of respecting airline policies and staff.
- Besides sports like cricket, general news, and Bollywood, this unprovoked attack at the Srinagar Airport has become a significant topic in India's crime-and-justice sphere, as SpiceJet is taking all necessary legal steps to ensure justice for its staff members who were brutally assaulted during a boarding process.
