Amidst discussions of ticketless passengers taking over reserved train compartments, a new video surfaced on the internet on Friday. The video that went viral showed a man breaking the glass windows of a train's AC compartment after he was allegedly locked out by illegal occupants.
First shared online by a verified X handle called 'Ghar Ke Kalesh', the caption claimed it was shot on Kaifiyaat Superfast Express that runs between Old Delhi and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. Despite having a confirmed AC three-tier ticket, a man couldn't board the coach as the doors were locked from the inside, the X handle that boasts over 306.8K followers claimed.
When the passenger asked those inside the compartment to open the door for him, a man sitting by the door told him, “Jagah nahi hai (There is no space).” Enraged, the passenger broke the door’s glass, shocking the men by the door.
The 32-second long clip has been watched so far by over 2.4 million people while over 3,500 people reposted it.
Meanwhile, news agency PTI reported on Friday that the Railway Ministry will operate 43 per cent more train trips this summer as compared to last year.
According to the ministry, the additional trains have been meticulously planned to connect key destinations across the country, ensuring seamless travel on major railway routes.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
Kalesh b/w Passengers in india railway (train no. 12226 kaifiyaat SF express) over ye bande 3rd ac mai jiski seat reserved hai usko under nhi jaane de rahe so he broke the glass
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 18, 2024
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The ministry has also instructed Zonal Railways to ensure the availability of drinking water at Railway stations during the summer season.
Elaborate crowd control arrangements are made at all major and important railway stations. Senior officers are stationed at these stations to monitor all the activities to regulate the crowd in a systematic manner, the ministry said.
RPF personnel have been deputed at originating stations to ensure queue system for entry in general class coaches. Skilled RPF staffs are deployed in CCTV control room to keep a close watch on the crowded areas and render real time assistance to passengers, it added.
The ministry has also issued instructions to deploy Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) at foot-over bridges to regulate crowds smoothly in order to avoid stampede-like situations during the heavy rush period.
