Overview

• A seat dispute aboard the New Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express on June 19 led to a physical assault on passenger Raj Prakash at Jhansi station.
• A viral CCTV clip shows at least six men, allegedly linked to MLA Rajeev Singh, striking the man with fists and slippers while he sat bleeding.
• The Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP issued Singh a show-cause notice on June 22, giving him seven days to explain his conduct.
• The victim has not filed a formal police complaint, and government railway police are collecting footage and witness statements.
• The incident has raised concerns about the unchecked power of political figures and safety standards on India’s flagship high-speed trains.