A female SpiceJet employee was arrested after a dispute with a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer at Jaipur airport, with the airline claiming the incident involved sexual harassment. The altercation happened on Thursday when the employee was required to undergo mandatory screening at the crew entrance, but no female CISF officers were present. A senior CISF official explained that the situation worsened when the female employee grew upset and struck the CISF officer on duty.
The employee was asked to undergo mandatory screening at the crew entrance at Jaipur airport, but no female CISF officers were available. She became upset and struck the CISF officer on duty, leading to her arrest. A senior CISF official confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrest.
SpiceJet quickly issued a statement offering a different view of the conflict. The airline stated that their female security staff member, who had a valid airport entry pass from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), was subjected to inappropriate and unacceptable language by the CISF officer, including an invitation to visit him at his home after his shift.
SpiceJet is taking immediate legal action, characterizing the incident as a serious case of sexual harassment against their employee and has contacted the local police. The airline stands firmly by their employee, committed to providing full support.
