A 35-year-old IndiGo employee from Bengaluru, identified as Sharan A, has filed a police complaint alleging caste-based harassment by three senior colleagues during a company meeting held in Gurugram. The FIR, initially filed as a zero FIR in Karnataka, was formally registered at DLF Phase 1 police station in Gurugram.
According to Sharan’s complaint, he was subjected to repeated casteist slurs and discriminatory treatment at the workplace. He alleged that during a meeting on April 28, colleagues Tapas Dey, Manish Sahni, and Captain Rahul Patil made derogatory remarks targeting his caste identity. Sharan, who belongs to the Adi Dravida community (a Scheduled Caste), also claimed that he had been consistently harassed through unwarranted warning letters, salary deductions, denial of sick leave, and cancellation of staff travel and ACM privileges. He further alleged that he was pressured to resign and that his complaints to the CEO and ethics committee went unaddressed.
The Station House Officer of DLF Phase 1, Rajesh Kumar, confirmed that an FIR has been registered and an investigation is underway. “We are verifying the facts, and appropriate legal action will be taken,” he said.
In response to the allegations, IndiGo denied the claims, labeling them as “baseless.” The airline emphasized its commitment to a workplace free of discrimination. “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,” a company spokesperson stated. The airline also assured its cooperation with law enforcement authorities if required.
