Indian Railways: Even after the new system of Tatkal tickets was implemented in Indian Railways, ticket agents have found a new way to harass passengers. A recent case that came to light from Bhagalpur railway station surprised even the railway officials. Here, a ticket of a Muslim passenger was booked along with three Hindu passengers on the same PNR number, after which the railway started an investigation after the suspicion deepened.
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Search continues with the reservation form and mobile number
This case came to light on Wednesday, when this discrepancy was caught while checking the tickets in the list of weekly Ang Express going from Bhagalpur to Bengaluru. Railway officials immediately took out the reservation form and tried to contact the mobile number registered in it, but the call was not answered. Now the railway is investigating what is the relationship of the fourth passenger registered on this ticket with other passengers.
Agents suspected, railway alert
Officials believe that this act may be done by a local ticket agent or broker. Recently, the rules for Tatkal ticket booking were changed, and the booking time for agents was limited so that common passengers can easily avail the facility. But despite this, agents have started trying to book seats by adopting new tricks.
Fraud in the AC 3 coach of Ang Express
This fraud was caught in the AC 3 coach of the Ang Express going from Bhagalpur to Bengaluru. Even after matching the tickets and names, the correct identification of the passengers could not be done. After this, instructions were given to check the Aadhar card of all the passengers on the basis of the concerned ticket.
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Truth will be revealed by Aadhar verification
Railways have ordered the TTE to verify the Aadhar of all four passengers and submit a report. But till late evening, no report was submitted to the railway office. CMI Phool Kumar said that more vigilance is now being exercised on Tatkal tickets, and in case of doubt, verification with Aadhar is being made mandatory at the time of boarding. If the fraud is proved, strict action will be taken against the concerned passengers.