Video: Army officer’s 'Murderous assault' on SpiceJet staff over cabin baggage charge

In a disturbing incident at Srinagar airport, a senior Indian Army officer has been accused of launching a “murderous assault” on SpiceJet staff after refusing to pay for excess cabin baggage.

The altercation left four airline employees seriously injured, with one suffering a spinal fracture and another sustaining severe jaw injuries.

According to SpiceJet, the officer refused to pay luggage charges for carrying 16kg—more than double the 7kg cabin baggage limit. He then physically attacked the staff, reportedly using punches, kicks, and a metal queue stand.

One employee collapsed and lost consciousness but was still beaten while on the ground. Another sustained heavy facial bleeding from a kick to the jaw while helping the injured colleague. All four injured employees were taken to hospital and remain under medical care.

Personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) quickly intervened to restrain the officer. The Army has acknowledged the incident and confirmed it is cooperating with civil authorities. A case has been registered by Budgam police, and CCTV footage of the attack has been handed over by SpiceJet.

SpiceJet has filed an FIR and submitted video evidence to authorities. The airline has also begun the process to place the officer on its no-fly list and has informed the Civil Aviation Ministry.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is evaluating the offence under its unruly passenger rules—classifying it as Level 2 (physical abuse) or possibly Level 3 (life-threatening), which can result in a flying ban of six months to two years or more.

SpiceJet has condemned the incident and pledged to pursue all available legal and regulatory avenues.

The CISF confirmed that its personnel acted swiftly to contain the situation and noted that flight operations were unaffected.

The Indian Army said it is monitoring the case and supporting the ongoing civil investigation.

A video circulating online shows the officer charging at staff with a queue stand before being subdued by CISF officials.

CCTV footage reportedly captures the intensity of the assault, with emergency personnel seen carrying an injured employee away on a stretcher.