Army officer attacks SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport over excess baggage issue

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.

The video of the incident went viral on social media on Sunday, August 3. In the video, the passenger is seen violently assaulting the staff with a queue stand as well.