Srinagar airport brawl: Army official put on SpiceJet no fly list for 5 years

In July 2025, a senior Army official was placed on SpiceJet’s no-fly list for five years after severely assaulting four airline employees at Srinagar airport. The incident occurred when the official refused to pay for excess baggage on a Delhi-bound flight, leading to a violent altercation where staff sustained serious injuries, including spinal fractures and jaw injuries.