A video showing an Indian Railways employee casually throwing garbage from a moving train has gone viral, triggering widespread criticism. The 49-second clip, shared on X by an account called ‘The Skin Doctor,’ shows the employee discarding waste onto the tracks, much to the frustration of passengers.
In the footage, a passenger can be heard commenting, “This man is throwing garbage onto the tracks. This is the state of Indian Railways. He’s a senior employee.” Another passenger tries to intervene, saying, “Don’t do this,” but the railway staff member responds with a smile, “Where should I throw the garbage?” implying he felt no other option.
The video quickly gained traction, with many questioning the arrogance of the employee, as he continued to dispose of the waste despite being aware of the recording. The caption of the viral video highlighted this defiance, asking, “Where do such arrogance and confidence come from?”
In response, the Railway Seva account addressed the incident, stating that Indian Railways has a proper waste disposal system in place. They confirmed that the On-Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) employee involved in the violation was promptly removed and penalized for his actions.
This incident has raised concerns about the proper implementation of cleanliness protocols within Indian Railways and the behavior of some staff members.
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