A shocking incident unfolded at Jaipur Airport where a SpiceJet female security staff member was arrested after allegedly slapping an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The altercation, captured in a viral video, has sparked controversy as the employee claimed she acted in self-defense due to sexual harassment.
According to the SpiceJet staff member, the incident occurred during her duty at 4:30 am on July 11th. She alleged that ASI Giriraj Prasad approached her inappropriately, making suggestive remarks and asking her to meet him after duty hours. Disturbed by his behavior, she requested a female constable for frisking, which reportedly further angered ASI Prasad.
“He said, ‘How much money will you charge for a night?’ and threatened me when I objected,” she stated. The situation escalated to a point where she felt compelled to defend herself, resulting in the slap seen in the video.
In response, ASI Prasad filed a complaint accusing her of assaulting him during a dispute over security procedures. This led to the immediate arrest of the SpiceJet employee by local authorities.
SpiceJet, in a statement, acknowledged the incident and condemned the alleged sexual harassment faced by their employee. They affirmed their support for her and initiated legal actions against the accusations of misconduct.
The employee, who has been with SpiceJet for five years and is familiar with airport regulations, denied any wrongdoing, asserting that she followed standard procedures and encountered male CISF personnel infrequently due to the presence of female staff during her shifts.
Advocate Deepak Chouhan, representing the employee, emphasized that her action was a spontaneous response to harassment and not reflective of habitual misconduct. He highlighted the need for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety and gender-based harassment within airport environments, prompting discussions on appropriate conduct and accountability.
Sources By Agencies
