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.

TTE Slapping Passenger

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?”

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.”

Netizens are full of anger and it was visible via their comments

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Shivangi Kumar
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