Overview
- The decision followed a passenger-shot video from November 4 on the Sealdah–Ajmer Express between Kanpur and Jaipur that showed a staffer flinging a trash bag onto the tracks, then fitting a fresh liner.
- North Western Railway said the contractual employee, identified as Sanjay Singh, was removed from service with immediate effect, according to a message cited by the Times of India.
- Officials stated a penalty was levied on the contracting firm and that OBHS staff are being counseled to hand over waste only at designated stations to prevent repeat violations.
- The passenger, Abhishek Singh, reported that the worker responded to a confrontation with, “Should I take it home?” before persisting in the same behavior.
- The video drew widespread criticism online and renewed scrutiny of OBHS practices, with coverage noting the roles are typically contractual and low paid, as commenters pressed for accountability.