Hisar Railway Clerk Faces Criminal Case for Alleged Rs 17 Lakh Embezzlement
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Hisar has taken decisive legal action by registering a criminal case against a railway clerk stationed in the city. The clerk stands accused of a significant financial breach, allegedly embezzling approximately Rs 17 lakh that was collected from passengers as fares and fines.
Complaint and Allegations
The case was initiated based on a formal complaint lodged by Premchand, the station superintendent at Hisar junction. According to the complaint, the accused clerk, identified as Harishin, was assigned to ticket-checking duties under the free roster system. During this period, he is alleged to have collected monetary fines and fares from passengers but systematically failed to deposit these amounts with the designated railway authorities.
Details of the Financial Irregularity
An internal inquiry uncovered that the alleged embezzlement occurred over an eight-month span, from June 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. During this time, the clerk collected around Rs 17 lakh from passengers. As per established railway protocols, this money was required to be deposited either at the chief ticket inspector (CTI) office in Hisar or forwarded to the traffic accounts office located in Jodhpur.
However, investigations revealed that the accused neither made the mandatory deposits nor submitted the necessary financial returns. Instead, he is suspected of misappropriating the government funds for his personal use, constituting a serious violation of trust and procedure.
Discovery and Investigation
The financial discrepancy first came to light during a routine internal audit. Senior officials had issued debit memos concerning pending Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) returns, which prompted a closer examination. A subsequent report prepared by the CTI in Hisar confirmed a substantial mismatch between the total amount collected and the amount actually deposited into railway accounts.
Despite receiving repeated directives from superiors to rectify the situation and deposit the outstanding funds, the accused clerk allegedly failed to comply. This persistent non-compliance led railway authorities to escalate the matter, resulting in the official police complaint and the registration of the criminal case by the GRP.
Further investigation into the matter is currently underway, as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the embezzlement and ensure accountability. This case highlights ongoing efforts to maintain financial integrity within the railway system and deter similar misconduct.
