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TTE suspended for assaulting passenger; Ashwini Vaishnaw says "Zero tolerance for misconduct"

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New Delhi | January 18, 2024 10:53:02 PM IST
A train ticket examiner (TTE) has been suspended after a video went viral on social media in which the railway official was seen slapping a passenger in the Barauni-Lucknow Express on Thursday.

In the video that has surfaced on X, the TTE also tried to drag the passenger. The official also verbally abused the passenger for traveling without a ticket.

"The concerned TTE has been suspended by the competent authority and an inquiry has been initiated against the concerned," said the Divisional Railway Manager, Lucknow Division.

In this regard, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there is zero tolerance for such misconduct.

"Zero tolerance for such misconduct. TTE has been suspended," Vaishnaw posted on X. (ANI)

 
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