SpiceJet employee arrested after slapping CISF officer at Jaipur airport, alleges sexual harassment
On Thursday, a SpiceJet employee was arrested at Jaipur airport after slapping a CISF security officer during a disagreement about security screening. The incident sparked conflicting reports. SpiceJet claims the officer engaged in "sexual harassment" through "inappropriate language," while the CISF maintains the officer was simply "doing his duty." Police are currently investigating both sides' allegations.
At around 4:30 am, a disagreement arose at Jaipur airport during security screening. A CISF Assistant Sub Inspector named Giriraj Prasad stopped a SpiceJet employee for a security check, but there were no female CISF officers available at that entrance, which caused an argument.
Jaipur airport SHO Ram Lal stated that ASI Prasad called a female colleague for the security check, but the argument escalated, leading to the SpiceJet employee slapping him.
In a video of the incident, the airline employee is seen approaching the CISF ASI during the argument and slapping him before being led away by other airport staff.
Subsequently, a case was registered at the Airport Police Station following a complaint from the CISF.
DCP Kavendra Singh said, “The woman has been arrested and her statement is being taken. The woman has also lodged a complaint. We are verifying the facts following which appropriate action will be taken.”
In a statement, SpiceJet said, “Today, an unfortunate incident occurred at Jaipur Airport involving a SpiceJet female security staff member and a male CISF personnel.”
“While escorting a catering vehicle at the steel gate, our female security staff member, who had a valid airport entry pass issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), India’s civil aviation security regulator, was subjected to inappropriate and unacceptable language by the CISF personnel, including asking her to come and meet him after his duty hours at his home,” it said.
“SpiceJet is taking immediate legal action in this serious case of sexual harassment against its female employee and has approached the local police. We stand firmly by our employee and are committed to providing her with full support.”
