In Indian Railways, AC coaches are the most preferred option for long-distance travel. However, in recent times, AC coaches have suffered due to overcrowding, unruly behaviours and safety concerns.

What actually happened?

A clip posted on X, depicted a group of men consuming alcohol inside the AC coach of a train. Other passengers were seen occupying berths in other compartments while the group continued to prepare alcoholic drinks.

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The clip was uploaded on Instagram by one of the group members, identified as Pintu Kumar, in which a man, sitting on a side lower berth, hid himself behind the curtain so that no one else could see him make the drink. The video also depicted a packet of some snack that was ready to be consumed with the alcohol.

RailwaySeva took note of the incident and responded to the post, saying, “For a proper investigation and necessary action regarding this matter, please provide the following details: PNR / UTS number, the Date and time of the incident, the name of the nearest station, and your mobile number.”

Social media users react

The incident has caught the attention of numerous social media users, which led them to ask questions about how such activity could take place inside an AC coach.

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One user said “In new India, rules don’t exist anymore. It’s about whims & wishes of the bully, forced upon the helpless. One incident of alcohol in train is video recorded & shown here, where lakhs of such incidents occur daily where families suffer & authorities do not care.”

“Please ban these guys from booking tickets anymore. Restrict their Aadhaar,” said another.

Another user said, “Rules, laws, morals now only exist in books, not ingrained in Indians.”

FAQs

What happened in Indian Railways AC coach?

A viral video on X showed that in an Indian Railways AC coach, a group of men were consuming alcohol.

What did RailwaySeva say regarding the clip?

Responding to the clip, RailwaySeva asked for necessary details regarding the journey for a proper investigation.