Beautician, 18, Faces FIR for Assaulting Railway Ticket Checker in Thane
An 18-year-old female beautician has been slapped with a First Information Report (FIR) for allegedly assaulting a 39-year-old woman head ticket checker at Thane railway station. The incident occurred after the teenager reportedly took offense at being frisked by a railway inspection team, according to officials on Tuesday.
Argument Over Address Proof Verification Escalates
The accused, a resident of Wagle Estate in Thane, was intercepted by a team of ticket checkers conducting a routine inspection on the Mumbai-end Central Railway bridge at the station on Monday. The teenager initially told the ticket checkers that she was merely using the bridge to cross from the east to the west side of the station.
However, when the head lady ticket checker sought to verify her address proof, the woman was apparently unable to produce any substantiating documentation. Instead, she flashed her PAN card, which did not satisfy the verification requirements, as stated by a police official involved in the case.
Alleged Abuse and Physical Assault
The situation quickly deteriorated when the accused allegedly called a relative while using abusive language toward the ticket checker. The TC objected to the language, sparking a heated argument between the two women.
According to police reports, the accused became infuriated during the confrontation and physically assaulted the head ticket checker. Following the assault, the TC escorted the woman to the station manager's office to report the incident.
Formal Complaint Registered
The head ticket checker subsequently filed a formal complaint with the Thane railway police, leading to the registration of the FIR against the 18-year-old beautician. The case highlights ongoing tensions between railway authorities and passengers during routine security checks.
Railway officials emphasize that such inspections are standard procedure to ensure safety and compliance with ticketing regulations. This incident serves as a reminder of the legal consequences that can follow altercations with railway staff during their duties.
