Guwahati, 16th May: A distressing incident aboard the Lokmanya Tilak Express has ignited widespread outrage on social media, raising serious concerns about the safety of women on trains. The episode involved a young woman who boarded the train at Ambasa station, traveling from Mumbai to Agartala, and found herself in a heated altercation with a ticket examiner (TT).
A video that has since gone viral captures the troubling moment when the TT is seen pushing the woman in the chest during their dispute. The confrontation quickly escalated, with other passengers stepping in to prevent further physical aggression. The footage, which depicts the train worker striking the woman’s body, has prompted a wave of condemnation and demands for justice.
This incident has heightened fears about the safety and treatment of female passengers on Indian trains. Many are calling for immediate and stringent action against the TT involved in the altercation, emphasizing the need for better protection and respect for women travelers.
As of now, railway authorities have not issued an official statement, but the public and advocacy groups are exerting increasing pressure for a thorough investigation and appropriate punitive measures against the ticket examiner. The viral video continues to fuel a larger conversation about the urgent need to ensure safe and respectful environments for all passengers on India’s railway system.