Overview

• The airline’s panel classified Lieutenant Colonel RK Singh as an unruly passenger and barred him from all SpiceJet flights for five years, according to officials.
• Police registered an FIR under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the officer filed a counter-complaint, resulting in a cross-FIR.
• The July 26 confrontation occurred during boarding for flight SG 386 after a dispute over two cabin bags totaling 16 kg against a 7 kg limit, with CISF escorting the passenger back following an alleged aerobridge breach.
• SpiceJet says four ground staff were assaulted, reporting injuries including a spinal fracture and severe jaw trauma, with CCTV footage of the attack circulating widely online.
• The Indian Army said it has initiated an internal inquiry and is cooperating with civilian authorities, while the airline decision remains subject to appeal within the prescribed timeframe.