Overview

• The assault occurred on May 16 in a reserved coach for differently abled passengers on a Mumbai local train between Kanjurmarg and Kalwa stations.
• The altercation began when the blind woman objected to Mohammed Ismail, who is not disabled, occupying a seat in the reserved compartment.
• A video of the incident, showing Ismail physically attacking the woman, went viral on social media, prompting public outrage and demands for stricter enforcement of reserved coach rules.
• The Government Railway Police (GRP) apprehended Ismail on May 20 and registered a Zero FIR under charges of molestation, assault, and threatening.
• Authorities, including a joint GRP and Railway Protection Force team, are investigating the case as calls grow for improved security measures on India's railway network.