Ticket collector slaps man on train, suspended after video goes viral
'zero tolerance,' says Railway Minister
New Delhi, Jan 18: A train ticket examiner (TTE) has been suspended after a video went viral on microblogging site X in which he is seen slapping and dragging a passenger.
According to railway officials, the incident occurred on Thursday when Barauni-Lucknow Express was travelling between Gonda and Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh.
"We came to know that a Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector (DCTI) named Prakash assaulted a passenger, possibly because he was having an irregular ticket. He was not authorized to travel in that particular class with the ticket that he had purchased," the Lucknow Division Public Relations Officer (PRO) told PTI.
"However, we have taken a very strong note of his act and suspended him immediately. We have constituted an inquiry and will take strictest action against him," the PRO added.
The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway, under whose jurisdiction the incident occurred, also tweeted on X, "The concerned TTE has been suspended by the competent authority and an inquiry has been initiated."
"Zero tolerance for such misconduct, TTE has been suspended," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted on X.
Zero tolerance for such misconduct, TTE has been suspended. https://t.co/MycVdbzw5i
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) January 18, 2024
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
