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Central Railway Tracing Passenger From Viral Kettle‑Cooked Maggi Video, Plans Legal Action

Rail officials call the kettle use a fire risk that violates onboard safety rules.

Overview

  • Officials say they have identified the Instagram account that posted the clip and are tracing the traveller using reservation data, CCTV and digital records.
  • Central Railway signalled proceedings under Section 147(1) of the Railways Act for misuse of railway property after lawful entry.
  • A fresh advisory warns that kettles, immersion rods and other heating appliances are banned on trains because they can overload circuits, trip power and start fires.
  • Engineers note coach sockets are low‑amperage 110V points intended only for charging phones and laptops, not high‑wattage devices drawing 1,000–2,000W.
  • The video shows the woman saying she could set up a kitchen anywhere and claiming to have made tea for 10–15 people, prompting calls online for penalties and stricter enforcement.