A recent video has sparked outrage and raised critical questions about the handling of ticketless passengers on the Delhi-Mumbai Gareeb Rath Express. The footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows a female police officer physically assaulting a man who was traveling without a valid ticket. The incident has ignited a debate over the adequacy and conduct of railway security personnel.Delhi Mumbai Gareeb Rath: When there is a ticketless or rowdy female passenger in a train then railways do not have any female police to handle her but they having enough female cops to assault and slap male passengers.Pls take cognisance @AshwiniVaishnawpic.twitter.com/e1qeKbRo46— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) September 17, 2024Incident overviewIn the video, a female police officer is seen striking a man who was reportedly found without a ticket on the Gareeb Rath. The man, who appears distressed, is subjected to an aggressive response from the officer, raising concerns about the appropriateness of such actions. This incident has drawn widespread criticism, particularly regarding the apparent lack of female police officers available to address similar situations involving female passengers.Questions raisedThe video has brought to light several issues about the current practices within railway security. Observers are questioning why there are sufficient female officers to engage in violent confrontations with male passengers but seemingly inadequate provisions for handling disputes involving female passengers. This discrepancy highlights potential gaps in the training and deployment of railway security staff.Critics argue that the use of force in such situations is both unnecessary and counterproductive. They call for a review of the protocols and training provided to railway police, emphasizing the need for more balanced and effective methods of dealing with ticketless passengers, regardless of gender.Railway authority responseThe railway authorities have yet to issue a formal response or statement addressing the incident. As public outcry grows, there is increasing pressure on the authorities to clarify their policies and take appropriate action to prevent such incidents in the future. The situation calls for an urgent reassessment of security measures to ensure they are fair and just for all passengers.
