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Indian Railways Removes Contract Worker After Video Shows Trash Thrown From Moving Train

Officials tightened waste-disposal compliance using penalties plus staff counselling.

Overview

  • The incident was recorded on November 4 aboard the SealdahAjmer SF Express (12987) during a journey between Kanpur and Jaipur.
  • Passenger Abhishek Singh filmed the act and posted it on Instagram, where the clip went viral and drew strong criticism.
  • North Western Railway identified the worker as contractual OBHS staffer Sanjay Singh and removed him from service with immediate effect.
  • A strict penalty was imposed on the contractor responsible for the onboard housekeeping team.
  • Railways launched a counselling drive instructing OBHS personnel to dispose waste only at nominated stations, spotlighting enforcement and oversight gaps.