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Viral Video Shows Purushottam Express 1st AC Passengers Confronted Over Alleged Linen Theft

Taking railway-issued linen is a punishable offense under the Railways Act.

Overview

  • The clip posted on X by Debabrata/Bapi Sahoo shows a coach attendant and a TTE stopping a family on the platform and pulling bedsheets, towels and blankets from their luggage.
  • Railway staff are heard insisting the items be returned or a payment of Rs 780 be made, warning that an FIR tied to the PNR would follow if they refused.
  • Reports identify the train as the PuriNew Delhi Purushottam Express, with the confrontation occurring after passengers deboarded.
  • Outlets note they have not verified when or where the incident took place, and officials have not issued a statement on any enforcement.
  • Coverage cites provisions under the Indian Railways Act on theft of railway property as social-media reaction calls for fines, deposits or bans to prevent repeat incidents.