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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Fake TTE held at Muz railway station
Patna: A man impersonating a travel ticket examiner (TTE) was arrested late Thursday evening at Muzaffarpur railway station under the Sonepur division of East Central Railway (ECR) during a large-scale ticket-checking operation. The incident occurred aboard coach S1 of the Guwahati-Barauni Express (11123), where railway officials were conducting a surprise inspection. According to Sonepur senior divisional commercial manager (senior DCM) Raushan Kumar, the suspect's behaviour drew attention during the drive. "Senior TTE Santosh Kumar Meena, who was overseeing the checking operation, noticed the man's suspicious actions. When confronted by Meena, the suspect failed to provide satisfactory responses or any valid identification," said the senior DCM. A Muzaffarpur RPF team, led by inspector Manish Kumar, detained the man for questioning. "After a thorough investigation, the RPF team recovered a series of fraudulent documents from his possession, including a fabricated railway ID, a copy of a fake joining letter, an Aadhaar card a railway medical card and a sum of Rs 4,980 in cash," said Raushan Kumar. "The accused was identified as 45-year-old Ravindra Kumar, a resident of Deoria in Uttar Pradesh. He had been posing as a railway official and attempting to extort money from unsuspecting passengers," the senior DCM said, adding that the suspect was handed over to the GRP in Muzaffarpur on Friday for further legal action. In the wake of the incident, the railways issued a public advisory urging passengers to remain alert and to verify the credentials of ticket-checking staff. "Passengers should not fall prey to such fraudulent TTEs," the senior DCM said.
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
RPF rescues 11 minors from railway stations under ER jurisdiction: Official
Kolkata, Jul 25 (PTI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 11 minors, including two girls, from different stations under the Eastern Railway jurisdiction in a day, an official said on Friday. Among them are three children, two girls and a boy, from Tinpahar railway station in Jharkhand, he said. The RPF, which makes special efforts to seek out any child in distress within railway jurisdiction under 'Operation Nanhe Farishte', rescued the 11 children aged between 11 and 16 from Pakur, Dankuni, Sealdah, Tinpahar, Kolkata and Jasidih stations on Thursday, the ER official said. 'These efforts are aimed at preventing child trafficking, runaway cases and ensuring the safety of vulnerable minors found alone on railway premises," the official said. All the children were handed over to the proper authorities for care and rehabilitation, he said. PTI AMR SBN SBN Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Scared of scolding, 5 minor Durg girls flee home; Ngp RPF rescues
Nagpur: Afraid of being scolded by the parents for bunking school to visit a picnic spot around 50km from their town and returning home late, five minor girls, all classmates from a Durg school, boarded a train to Mumbai. On reaching Nagpur, they stepped out to look around and curiosity drove them to a tent set up for urs devotees on platform No. 8 of the Nagpur railway station, only to be rescued by the RPF. The incident occurred on July 22 during a routine patrol under 'Operation Nanhey Farishtey'. RPF staff noticed the girls in suspicious condition near the tent and alerted woman head constable Manju Sharma, who immediately reached the spot. As the girls struggled to explain their presence at the platform without any elder accompanying them, they were taken to the RPF post for further inquiry. When the girls were counselled in the presence of a Childline representative and sub-inspector Jhuma Ingle, they narrated the entire story. The girls visited Mahadev ghat, a popular picnic spot near Raipur, without informing anyone from family or school. When they failed to reach home by the usual time, they started worrying about the possible reprimand and decided to leave for Mumbai and boarded a train. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo To ensure their safety, the RPF completed necessary documentation and escorted the girls to Mayo Hospital for medical check-up. In the meanwhile, the girls parents had lodged a missing complaint at Durg. The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) at Nagpur contacted Durg police. After Durg police accompanied by the minors' family members reached Nagpur, the CWC sent the girls with them, but not before counselling.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bihar: Man dies of suffocation in overcrowded Intercity Express, 3 others unconscious
One person was killed and several others fell unconscious after an unprecedented rush of Kanwariyas in the Bhagalpur-bound Intercity Express train caused suffocation for many passengers on Wednesday evening, railway officials said. Representational image. The incident took place between Bakhtiyarpur and Barh railway stations of Danapur Rail division of East Central Railway. The deceased has been identified as 41-year-old Ranjit Kumar, a resident of Dalismanchak village of Barh who worked as a daily wage mason in Bakhtiyarpur. After his day's work, Kumar boarded the Danapur-Bhagalpur Intercity Express (13402) with other workers to return home. The train was packed with passengers and Kanwariyas. Due to the extreme heat and humidity, he started feeling breathless when the train was near Athmalgola station, eyewitnesses said, adding that Kumar fell unconscious soon after. When the train arrived at Barh railway station, GRP and RPF personnel took him to Barh sadar Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. 'Prima facie, it seems the incident happened due to suffocation. The Barh GRP has registered a case of unnatural death, and the body has been sent for postmortem,' a GRP official said, adding that preliminary review stated the cause to be heat-induced unconsciousness. Meanwhile, East Central Railway (ECR) officials claimed that they are not sure if the passenger died of suffocation or some other health complication. 'Postmortem will reveal the exact cause if the person died of suffocation or heart attack,' the official said.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Rwanda's President Sacks Prime Minister
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) party sits to submit his candidature, where he seeks re-election in the upcoming polls due in July at Rwanda's National Election Commission in Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda, May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File Photo KIGALI (Rwanda) July 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame sacked Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Wednesday, replacing him with a banker, according to a statement, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Ngirente, who had served since 2017, was replaced by Justin Nsengiyumva, said the office of the government's spokesperson. Nsengiyumva served as vice governor of the National Bank of Rwanda until Wednesday. bootstrap slideshow He pledged to serve Rwanda with humility and dedication. 'I fully embrace the responsibility entrusted to me and remain committed to advancing our national priorities with integrity and purpose. I will give all I have in me to help you (President) achieve your great vision for this country,' he said. The appointment of a new prime minister paves the way for the formation of a new Cabinet, according to the Constitution. Cabinet members must be appointed by the president in consultation with the new prime minister within 15 days. Nsengiyumva holds a PhD in economics from the University of Leicester, a master's in economic policy and management from the University of Nairobi, and a bachelor of commerce from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He previously served as permanent secretary in the education and trade and industry ministries.
