**Mumbai: Passenger Privacy Raises Concerns After Ticket Checker Sends Instagram Follow Request**
A recent Reddit post has sparked a debate about passenger privacy after a user shared an unsettling experience involving a Ticket Checker (TC) on an Indian train. According to the passenger, shortly after her ticket was checked, she received a follow request on Instagram that appeared to be from the same TC.
The passenger was traveling by train when the official checked tickets in her coach. Later, she noticed the follow request and speculated that the TC might have retrieved her name from the reservation chart. Describing the incident as “creepy,” she wrote, “Felt a little uncomfortable honestly because that’s the private info passengers give only for travel.”
The Redditor also asked the online community if others had faced similar experiences and inquired whether such behavior is common among railway staff. While the post did not disclose specific details about the train, date, or the identity of the TC, it has ignited a wider discussion about professional boundaries and the potential misuse of personal information provided to Indian Railways.
As of now, railway officials have not commented on the incident.
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**Bedsheet Theft Incident on Purushottam Express Goes Viral**
In a separate incident, a video from the Purushottam Express has gone viral on social media, showing railway staff confronting a family accused of stealing bedsheets from a first-class AC coach.
The clip, posted on X by user Bapi Sahoo, captures a woman reluctantly pulling bedsheets out of her bag while two TTEs (Traveling Ticket Examiners) and other railway personnel question her. Two men accompanying her appear evasive during the exchange. The video was recorded on the platform after the train’s arrival and has drawn strong reactions from netizens.
Sahoo captioned the post:
“Traveling in 1st AC of Purushottam Express is a matter of pride itself. But still people are there who don’t hesitate to steal and take home those bedsheets supplied for additional comfort during travel.”
The Purushottam Express is a superfast service running between Puri in Odisha and New Delhi. It is one of the busiest trains on the route, passing through states such as West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Although the video has gained widespread attention, details about the timing and exact location of the incident remain unverified. Officials have yet to confirm whether any action has been taken against the passengers involved.
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These recent incidents highlight ongoing concerns around passenger privacy and onboard conduct, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of professional ethics among railway staff and better awareness among travelers.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/tc-checked-my-ticket-reddit-user-shares-creepy-experience-of-rail-official-sending-her-instagram-request-after-recent-train-journey