'Check My Age First': Elderly Man Rolls Out A Card, Stuns TTE And Fellow Travellers
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An elderly passenger on a train showed his Aadhaar card instead of a ticket, revealing he was a senior citizen. He was let off despite traveling on a general ticket
What began as a routine ticket inspection on a sleeper-class coach of an Indian Railways train took an unexpected turn when an elderly passenger, calmly seated in a corner, left both the travelling ticket examiner (TTE) and fellow passengers surprised with a simple but dramatic gesture.
The incident occurred during a special enforcement drive being conducted across the Prayagraj division to catch fare evaders and unbooked luggage carriers. As the train rolled through the night, a TTE approached the elderly man and asked for his ticket. Instead of presenting one, the old man looked up and calmly said, 'Check my age first…"
Then, with an unhurried hand, he pulled out a card from his pocket. What he showed didn't just silence the inspector, it caught the attention of everyone seated nearby.
It was his Aadhaar card, confirming he was a senior citizen. Despite being seated in a sleeper coach, the man was travelling on a general ticket. Technically a violation, but given his age and the spirit of the law, the TT, after a moment's inspection, let it pass.
Behind this small, almost cinematic exchange lies a much larger story – a vast and ongoing operation by Indian Railways to root out fare evasion. In a sweeping crackdown recently launched across zones, including the Prayagraj division, over 8.9 lakh passengers were caught travelling without valid tickets. From them, a staggering Rs 58.62 crore in fines has been recovered.
Breaking down the figures:
This extensive operation underscores the Railways' renewed commitment to curbing irregularities and ensuring fair travel. Officials reiterated the legal consequences of traveling without a valid ticket, which can include fines, imprisonment, or both.
In a statement released alongside the drive, Indian Railways issued a clear advisory stating that to avoid inconvenience and to travel with dignity, you must travel with a correct and valid railway ticket.
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May 27, 2025, 20:34 IST
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