Indian Railways are full of stories that makes it to the headline every other day. For all the right reason? Not always! As passengers we wish to have a hassle free and peaceful journey however to expect that we will always get it might not be true. This recent railway tale where a TTE slapped a passenger multiple times is a testament to it.
Video of a Travelling Ticket Examiner slapping a passenger in the Barauni-Lucknow Express goes viral
A viral video circulating on the internet has captured a shocking incident aboard the Barauni-Lucknow Express, where a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) was observed physically assaulting a passenger named Niraj Kumar. Despite Niraj carrying a valid ticket, the TTE allegedly subjected him to multiple slaps and beatings. Disturbingly, the video also reveals the TTE verbally abusing other passengers who attempted to record the incident. While reports indicate that the episode occurred on Thursday, the exact date remains unconfirmed.
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The video showcases how despite the victim, Niraj Kumar, asserts his status as a ticketed passenger, the TTE persists in physically assaulting him, grabbing him by his scarf. To say that the video has sparked widespread concern and calls for action would be a sheer understatement.
Here have a look at the distressing incident
An X user with the username @khabar_navis took to the platform and shared the video clip of the incident and even a copy of Niraj’s ticket. He wrote in a caption which translates to,
“Goons pretending to be Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) are causing trouble on Indian Railways. Neeraj Kumar, with a valid ticket for train number 15203 in coach S6, faced misbehavior and physical assault from these individuals. Will Neeraj find justice for the unjust treatment he endured?”
TT के भेष में भारतीय रेलवे में गुंडे घूम रहे हैं ट्रेन नंबर 15203 में S6 में नीरज कुमार के पास टिकट भी है फिर भी उससे बदतमीजी करने लगे और देखते ही देखते तमतमा कर लात घुसे चलाने लगे। नीरज को इंसाफ मिलेगा ?@IndianRailMedia @RailMinIndia @NWRailways @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/5API7Fdxih
— Adarsh Mohan (@khabar_navis) January 18, 2024
Here is what the authorities and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had to say
The exact reason for the conflict however remains unclear. However, the authorities came forward to address the issue.
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The Lucknow Divisional Railway Manager came forward to say as we quote,
“The concerned TTE has been suspended by the competent authority and an enquiry has been initiated against the concerned.”
The Lucknow PRO told PTI as we quote,
“We came to know that a Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector (DCTI) named Prakash assaulted a passenger, possibly because he was having an irregular ticket. He was not authorized to travel in that particular class with the ticket that he had purchased.”
Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Viashnaw also made a statement,
“Zero tolerance for such misconduct, TTE has been suspended.”
Zero tolerance for such misconduct, TTE has been suspended. https://t.co/MycVdbzw5i
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) January 18, 2024
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Netizens are full of anger and it was visible via their comments
Make sure he’s not just suspended but terminated from his post. This kind of action should not be tolerated. Make it a lesson for everyone.
— VikRant7 (@Vik_Rant07) January 18, 2024
If a passenger slaps a pilot he gets arrested but, when a passenger gets beaten up like this by officials then the staff just gets suspended only to be reinstated in a few weeks.
Why this double standard ?????— Chandan Thakur (@chandanthakurs) January 18, 2024
After trashing the poor man so hard and beating him so mercilessly, only suspending him? No other punishment?
What if the passenger would have trashed your TTE mercilessly and violently?
The TTE should be put behind the bars. Nothing less than that is justified.— 😈 Truth_Sayer 😈 (@iTwistRules) January 18, 2024
Get him removed from the post. Make a good example of it..so that others have fear to commit such crime. Only suspension is not the answer
— Vikas🇮🇳 (@v2r2s) January 18, 2024
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