Army officer assaults SpiceJet staff over luggage at Srinagar airport

A senior Army officer was charged with "murderous assault" after an issue regarding excess baggage with SpiceJet Airlines turned violent at Srinagar Airport last week. The officer reportedly assaulted four SpiceJet staffers, leaving them with a spinal fracture and injuries to the jaw.

As per the official statement from the airlines staff members “suffered a spinal fracture and serious jaw injuries after being attacked with punches, repeated kicks and a queue stand.” The airline further shared that the incident took



place at the boarding gate of flight SG-386 from Srinagar to Delhi on July 26, 2025.

“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,” read the statement issued by SpiceJet.