Mumbai: Passenger assaults TTE on Churchgate-Virar fast AC local train – See Video Here

The issue highlights the challenges faced by ticket checkers while doing their duties in the crowded suburban trains in Mumbai.

August 17, 2024

A passenger’s unruly behavior on the Churchgate-Virar fast air conditioned (AC) local train caused chaos and the heated argument turned into a physical altercation with a railway ticket checking staff.

The misfortune was captured on camera by a fellow passenger and quickly went viral on social media. It highlighted the challenges faced by ticket checkers while doing their duties in the crowded suburban trains in Mumbai.

The incident occurred on Thursday, August 15, when Chief Ticket Inspector Jasbir Singh was conducting a ticket check in an AC local train. At that time, he discovered three passengers traveling with first-class tickets in an AC train.

Mumbai, August 16: On Thursday, a passenger's unruly behavior on the Churchgate-Virar fast air conditioned (AC) local train caused chaos and the heated argument turned into a physical altercation with a Railway TTE. #Mumbai #MumbaiLocal #MumbaiVideo #Maharashtra #BengalHorror pic.twitter.com/rAH5YXt2UX

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Singh asked the passengers to pay the fine in accordance with railway regulations.

During this process, Aniket Bhosale, another passenger on the same train, began arguing with Singh. The situation escalated into a violent confrontation.

As the train reached Borivali, Singh requested Bhosale to disembark, but the latter refused. He reportedly abused Singh and physically assaulted him, tearing TC’s shirt. Due to this problem Singh lost Rs 1,500 that had been collected as fines from other passengers.

Singh claimed that the train was halted at Borivali due to the altercation, preventing him from performing his duties.

In the video, it can be seen that a Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel was attempting to de-board Bhosale from the train.

Mumbai: Video after a passenger allegedly assaulted a TTE in Churchgate-Viral Fast AC Local Train.#Mumbai #MumbaiLocal #MumbaiVideo pic.twitter.com/dczWO9CUYR

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They managed to de-boarded him from the train at Nallasopara. Following the incident, the process of registration of a case was against the accused.

In a turn of events, Bhosale admitted his wrongdoing, paid the Rs 1,500 to Jasbir Singh, which was lost and submitted a written apology to the authorities. He reportedly expressed concern about the potential impact on his job prospects and begged for forgiveness.

After that Jasbir Singh chose to forgive him, highlighting the complexities involved in such confrontations. Hence, authorities decided to let Bhosale go with a warning after receiving a written apology from him.

Railway officials emphasized that obstructing a ticket checker from performing their duties is a serious offense under railway regulations. Offenders may face fines of up to Rs 1000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.