Multiple Airline Incidents Intensify Safety Concerns

Lt Col Ritesh Kumar Singh of the Indian Army is under investigation for allegedly assaulting four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar airport over excess baggage fees, resulting in severe injuries and public outrage after video of the incident surfaced. The officer has denied the allegations, filed a counter-complaint, and received some support from military veterans who criticized airline policies, though many others condemned the violence. The Indian Army has promised full cooperation in the investigation, while SpiceJet seeks to place the officer on a no-fly list. In another case, IndiGo is facing criticism for not adequately supporting a passenger who was assaulted during a panic attack on a flight. Separately, Air India is under scrutiny after cockroaches were found in the cabin on an international route. These incidents have intensified debate over passenger conduct, airline policies, and the effectiveness of safety protections in Indian aviation.