An army officer has been charged with ‘murderous assault’ following a violent incident at Srinagar airport on July 26, 2025. The altercation resulted in injuries to four SpiceJet employees. The dispute arose when the officer was informed that his carry-on bag exceeded the 7 kg weight limit. This confrontation took place at the boarding gate during flight SG-386.
Upon being informed about the baggage limit, the officer reportedly became enraged and physically attacked the airline staff. He repeatedly punched and kicked the employees, continuing the assault even after one employee lost consciousness. Several staff members sustained serious injuries, including spinal and jaw injuries.
The injured employees were rushed to the hospital and are currently under medical treatment. The officer was found to be carrying two pieces of cabin baggage weighing a total of 16 kg, significantly exceeding the permitted limit. When asked to pay the required charges, the officer refused. He then entered the aerobridge without completing the boarding process, a breach of aviation security protocols. A CISF official escorted him back to the gate. There, the officer became increasingly aggressive and physically assaulted four SpiceJet ground staff members.
Local police have registered an FIR, and the airline has initiated the process to place the officer on the no-fly list according to civil aviation regulations. SpiceJet has also notified the Ministry of Civil Aviation about the assault and requested appropriate action. The airline has secured the CCTV footage of the incident from airport authorities and handed it over to the police.
