SpiceJet apologises for claiming "Jesus tomb in Srinagar"

SpiceJet, a low cost carrier based in New Delhi tendered an unequivocal apology for claiming Jesus tomb existed in Srinagar, northern India.

Following protests by Christians demanding an apology and withdrawal of the article in its in–flight magazine, the Airline conveyed its unqualified apology through a release issued here.

Mumbai based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF) said the airline's monthly in–flight magazine ''Spiceroute'', of which 20,000 copies are distributed, had included the Rozabal tomb near Srinagar as '' believed to be the tomb of Jesus Christ.''

CSF General Secretary Joseph Dias said it was shocking that ''an airline as Spicejet was stooping to such a low to sell its tickets.''

''There is no evidence to prove that Jesus fled from Israel and in fact, the Garden Tomb near Calvery, where he died, has millions of tourists compared to the unheard tourist spot near Srinagar,'' he said adding, ''This strikes at the fundamentals of Christian faith.''

The CSF later submitted its demand for apology and withdrawal to airline director Ajay Singh, failing which legal action would be initiated against the airline.