The Indian Railways suspended a staff member on Wednesday after a viral video showed a first-class AC coupe decorated with flowers and balloons. A departmental inquiry has also been ordered.
Incident Details
The South Central Railways have booked the decorator under the Railway Act for unauthorised entry into the train, travelling without a ticket, and trespassing. According to the Railways, a couple travelling in the Nandigram Express on July 6 had privately engaged a decorator online to decorate their coupe.
Security Lapse
The decorator gained entry into the coach at Jalna railway station without authorisation, violating Railway rules and security protocols. The Railways stated, 'The decorator's entry into the coach at Jalna station was unauthorised and is viewed as a serious lapse. The staff member concerned has been placed under suspension, and a departmental inquiry ordered. Action will be taken based on the inquiry.'
Viral Video
The video of the decorated coupe has gone viral on social media, prompting swift action from railway authorities to address the breach.
