Overview

• The confrontation occurred on October 17 on Platform No. 5 at Jabalpur station and was captured on video as the train began moving.
• The passenger attempted to pay for samosas via PhonePe, the UPI payment failed, and he handed over his smartwatch to catch his departing train.
• The Railway Protection Force detained the vendor after the video spread online, and the Divisional Railway Manager confirmed a registered case.
• Officials said the vendor admitted wrongdoing during questioning and later returned the passenger’s watch.
• Authorities stated they are proceeding to cancel the contractor’s licence and pledged strict measures to deter such incidents.