Army Officer Thrashes SpiceJet Employee Over Extra Cabin Luggage Fee | Video

Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 13:45 IST

One staff member was knocked unconscious, while others sustained serious injuries after an alleged assault by an army officer at Srinagar airport.

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A violent altercation erupted at Srinagar airport on July 26 when a senior Army officer allegedly assaulted multiple SpiceJet staff members after refusing to pay for excess cabin baggage, the airline has confirmed in an official statement.

The incident occurred during the boarding process for SpiceJet flight SG-386 to Delhi. The officer, identified as a Lieutenant Colonel currently posted at the High Altitude Warfare School in Gulmarg, reportedly lashed out at airline personnel when they informed him of additional charges for baggage exceeding cabin limits.

According to SpiceJet, four employees were physically attacked during the confrontation. One staff member was knocked unconscious, while others sustained serious injuries, including a spinal fracture and jaw trauma.

The altercation, captured on video, has since circulated widely on social media, drawing public outrage and calls for accountability.

An FIR has been lodged, and the airline has announced it will impose a no-fly ban on the officer. “SpiceJet condemns this brutal assault in the strongest terms. We are cooperating with authorities and pursuing strict legal action," the statement read.

Indian Army’s Reaction

Speaking to CNN News18, an Indian Army official said," This issue has come to the notice of the Indian Army, and we are awaiting the conclusion of the pending investigation."

“Indian Army is fully committed to maintaining discipline and mutual respect in all civil spaces across the country," added the official.

Location :

Srinagar, India, India

First Published:

August 03, 2025, 13:29 IST

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