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A shocking incident occurred in India where a train crew member assaulted a passenger.

On the 12th (local time), local media outlets such as India’s Free Press Journal and Hindustan Times reported on a recent incident that took place on a train traveling from Punjab in northwest India to Bihar.

According to reports, on the day of the incident, truck driver Sheikh Tajuddin boarded the train departing from Siwan, Bihar, heading towards Delhi. During the journey, he drank alcohol with two train crew members who had become acquainted with him.

An incident occurred on an Indian train where a crew member assaulted a passenger. [Image source=Captured from X (formerly Twitter)]

However, Tajuddin, intoxicated, made inappropriate remarks and gestures toward a female passenger. The crew members who witnessed this called the Ticket Examiner (TTE).

As the TTE and crew members tried to restrain Tajuddin’s behavior, an argument and physical altercation broke out. During this, the TTE and crew members pinned Tajuddin down and began beating him.

This scene was revealed through a video recorded by another passenger who witnessed the situation. The video shows one crew member straddling Tajuddin’s body to immobilize him while unbuckling a belt and whipping him as if flogging.

The video was shared widely on social media platforms, sparking a heated debate among netizens.

Netizens criticized the crew and TTE, saying, “Beating someone like that just because they caused a disturbance while drunk is too harsh,” “It looks like they are beating livestock,” and “Other passengers must have been shocked as well.”

However, some responses argued, “The person who was beaten caused the problem,” “They probably resorted to hitting because talking didn’t work,” and “Drinking alcohol on the train and disturbing others is itself wrong.”

Meanwhile, Tajuddin, the victim of the assault, reported the crew members and TTE to the police. The police are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident and are reportedly verifying the responsibility of those involved.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.