Army officer who assaulted SpiceJet staff at Srinagar airport put on no-fly list for 5 years: DGCA

The DGCA has banned an Army officer from flying with Indian airlines for five years following an incident at Srinagar airport. The officer allegedly assaulted a SpiceJet ground staff member due to a dispute over boarding procedures. This action, t...

By ET Online | Aug 26, 2025, 09.25 PM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has barred an Army officer from flying with Indian carriers for five years after he allegedly assaulted a SpiceJet staffer at Srinagar airport, reported ANI.

The incident took place earlier this month when the officer, reportedly upset over boarding-related issues, physically assaulted a ground staff member of the airline. Following an internal inquiry, the matter was referred to the DGCA.

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