Two Indian soldiers boarded the 12003 Swarn Shatabdi Express from Lucknow and Kanpur without tickets. When the Ticket Collector (TTE) asked for their tickets, they tried to intimidate him by using their uniform. However, the TTE stood his ground and collected a fine of ₹4460 from them, which he then handed...
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over to the Government Railway Police (GRP). This incident occurred on Friday, September 28, 2024. The soldiers were later released after paying the fine. This incident highlights the frequent occurrence of Indian soldiers and police officers traveling on trains without tickets. The TTE in this case refused to give in to the soldiers' intimidation and successfully collected the fine, demonstrating the importance of upholding the law.