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The passenger, named Aniket Bhosale, had a first-class ticket but got stuck in the AC coach while traveling from Churchgate to Virar. (Picture from X/@Rajput131313)
When chief ticket inspector Jasbir Singh discovered that his ticket did not match Bhosale's, he confronted Bhosale. The situation quickly escalated from a verbal argument to a physical altercation.
A passenger on a local train in Mumbai on Friday physically assaulted a traveling ticket examiner (TTE) after he was fined for traveling in an air-conditioned coach without a valid ticket.
The passenger, named Aniket Bhosale, had a first-class ticket but got stuck in the AC coach while traveling from Churchgate to Virar.
When chief ticket inspector Jasbir Singh discovered that his ticket did not match Bhosale's, he confronted Bhosale. The situation quickly escalated from a verbal argument to a physical conflict. new delhi tv the report said.
A video of the incident shows Bhosal and other passengers fighting with Singh, who was reportedly injured in the altercation and had his shirt torn. In addition, Singh also lost Rs 1,500, which was the fine he collected from other passengers.
S. Jasbir Singh A ticket collector was attacked by three passengers on a Mumbai local train after he asked for his ticket. hurt.#shame pic.twitter.com/XyKoA5Vfow
— Hardinder Singh (@Rajput131313) August 17, 2024
The quarrel led to the train stopping at Borivali station. Despite being asked to leave the train, Bhosale refused until he was eventually picked up by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Narasopara station.
Bhosale later issued a written apology, admitting his mistake and expressing concern about the potential impact of the FIR on his work. He also reimbursed Singh 1,500 rupees lost during the riots.
