Saralnama1620 rupees were seized from a fake ticket checker caught on the Jhelum Express in Gwalior. The man, identified as Kamal Pandey, traveled ticketless from Jhansi to Gwalior, collecting money from passengers by promising seats. A video of his actions went viral on railway social media. When caught, he claimed to be an army soldier posted in Babina. Initial investigation revealed he was intoxicated. Railway officials urged passengers to be cautious of such fraudsters and verify the identity of uniformed staff during ticket checks. Authorities advised reporting suspicious individuals to the railway helpline 139. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 12:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 1620 rupees were seized from a fake ticket checker caught on the Jhelum Express in Gwalior on 23 Aug 2023
- The man, identified as Kamal Pandey, traveled ticketless from Jhansi to Gwalior, collecting money from passengers by promising seats
- A video of his actions went viral on railway social media