IndiGo employee’s resignation: What led to superior’s foot-touching allegations at Bengaluru airport? | Today’s news
Mohammad Jamshid Y, a former IndiGo employee who worked as a ground staff member at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, alleged that he was asked to touch his supervisor’s feet to apologize after reporting for work without a tie.
He said he refused to comply, saying such a request was humiliating and had no place in a professional work environment, and subsequently put in his papers.
What did Jamshid claim?
In an Instagram video, Jamshid said the incident occurred during a routine check at Terminal 1, where a senior official allegedly noticed he was not wearing a tie. He said he had no hesitation in acknowledging the lapse, apologizing for the oversight and explaining that he had accidentally forgotten to wear it. At the same time, he assured the official that the mistake would not be repeated.
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He was reportedly asked to leave the terminal after he refused to touch his supervisor’s feet.
Reflecting on the episode, Jamshid argued that while forgetting to wear a tie was purely his fault, the matter should have been handled professionally.
“I fully accept responsibility for forgetting my tie. Any breach of uniform should be handled professionally and respectfully. In my opinion, no employee should be asked to do anything that threatens their dignity and self-respect,” he mentioned.
Jamshid said he later discussed the incident with colleagues before filing a complaint with IndiGo’s ethics and compliance department. While he praised the airline for looking into the matter, he said he was unhappy with the findings.
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“After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer continue in an environment where I feel my dignity and self-respect have been affected. I have therefore decided to resign from my position. I remain grateful for the opportunities I have been given during my time at IndiGo and appreciate the colleagues who have supported me throughout my employment. At the same time, I believe that every employee, regardless of rank or designation, deserves to he was treated with respect and dignity.
He added: “I hope that by sharing my experience, it will be possible to draw attention to the importance of workplace culture, the dignity of employees and the need for employees to feel heard when they raise concerns.”
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Jamshid’s video gained considerable attention on social media, prompting many users to share accounts of similar workplace experiences. Several others rallied behind him and urged IndiGo to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.
IndiGo has not yet issued a public statement addressing Jamshid’s allegation.
Netizens react
Many social media users told Jamshid that he made the right decision and also sympathized with him for going through this experience.
One social media user said: “Hats off bro, good decision 💯 Self respect is the biggest impression. You make a good decision.” Another commented: “There are endless politics experiences and humiliating stories..every air force employee goes through this..it’s really sad..inhumanity at its peak.”
“I hope you get to world-class airlines that reward quality,” commented a third. A fourth user suggested: “Have faith in God Almighty who knows what is best before you.”
