IndiGo employee files FIR alleging casteist abuse by three seniors

GURUGRAM: An employee of budget carrier IndiGo has lodged a police complaint against three of his seniors, alleging that they used casteist slurs against him during a company meeting, officials said.

IndiGo, however, dismissed the claims as “baseless” and said it will extend its support to the law enforcement agencies as required. Sharan A (35) from Bengaluru filed the complaint, based on which a zero FIR was registered by the city police. As the incident took place in Gurugram, Bengaluru police transferred the case to their Gurugram counterparts, the police officials said.

On receiving the zero FIR, Gurugram police registered an FIR at DLF Phase 1 police station on Sunday, they said.

“An FIR has been registered and a probe is underway. We are verifying the facts and action will be taken as per the law,” said Rajesh Kumar, Station House Officer, DLF Phase 1. Refuting the charges, IndiGo said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment.

“IndiGo upholds a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination, harassment, or bias and remains firmly committed to being an inclusive and respectful workplace.

“IndiGo strongly refutes these baseless claims and stands by its values of fairness, integrity and accountability and will extend its support to the law enforcement agencies as required,” a spokesperson said. The IndiGo employee, from the Adi Dravida community, alleged caste-based abuse and workplace harassment. Despite reporting the incident to the CEO and ethics panel, no action was taken, prompting him to file a

police complaint.