A disturbing incident unfolded aboard the Tripura Sundari Express near Dharmanagar, Tripura, when a man allegedly misbehaved with a Hindu woman passenger. The man, identified as Mohammad Ibrahim, was reportedly behaving inappropriately, which drew immediate attention and outrage from fellow passengers.
The situation quickly escalated when commuters witnessed the misconduct and intervened. Eyewitnesses claim that the man was confronted and physically restrained by the crowd onboard.
Fellow passengers take charge
Videos circulating on social media show several passengers confronting and thrashing the accused before alerting the authorities. The man was reportedly held until the train reached the next station, where the Government Railway Police (GRP) were waiting.
Upon intervention, the GRP took Mohammad Ibrahim into custody. A senior GRP official confirmed the arrest and stated that a case has been registered under appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code. Further interrogation and background verification of the accused are underway.
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Questions raised on safety aboard trains
The incident has reignited concerns about the safety of women travelling alone, particularly on long-distance trains. Many are now questioning the adequacy of current surveillance and security measures onboard Indian Railways.
Although there are supposed to be RPF personnel on patrol during long journeys, the effectiveness of such patrols has often come into question. Passengers have demanded the installation of more CCTV cameras and the presence of female security staff on trains.
Community response and social media
Public reaction to the incident has been strong, with netizens commending the quick response by passengers. However, there is also criticism of recurring incidents of harassment aboard trains and calls for stricter preventive steps.
Tripura’s civil society groups have urged railway officials and the state administration to take stronger action and ensure more proactive policing during journeys.