The Indian Army has affirmed full cooperation in the ongoing investigation of a high-profile incident at Srinagar Airport on July 26, 2025, involving Lt Col Ritesh Kumar Singh and SpiceJet ground staff. The dispute reportedly began when Singh, travelling urgently on emergency family leave and carrying a single cabin bag cleared at the check-in counter, was stopped at the boarding gate by SpiceJet staff and denied boarding on grounds of excess baggage. Despite the airline’s stipulated allowance of 7kg cabin and 15kg checked baggage, eyewitnesses stated that the officer’s total baggage did not exceed 22kg, falling within combined limits, yet staff refused him entry and closed the boarding gate. Accounts suggest the refusal was abrupt with allegations of mocking behavior by staff, which left Singh unable to board and prompted a heated altercation. SpiceJet alleges the officer assaulted four employees, resulting in serious injuries, while counterclaims highlight potential provocation. While initial videos released by SpiceJet showed only the Army officer assaulting airline staff, later footage revealed that SpiceJet employees had physically confronted Singh before he retaliated causing injuries to airline staff. The Army, emphasizing discipline, awaits the authorities’ findings, as FIRs from both the airline and Singh have been lodged. The incident, widely discussed over the past three days, spotlights challenges in handling armed forces personnel during emergencies and calls for balanced discourse in public interactions.