Family Travelling In 1st AC Coach Caught Stealing Bedsheets And Towels; Netizens Call It “Shameless And Disgusting”

A video that has gone viral shows a family allegedly stealing bedsheets and towels from a first AC coach of the Purushottam Express into their bags, sparking instant outrage on social media. The incident unfolded as passengers were deboarding, with railway staff confronting the family on the platform.

Family Caught Stealing Bedsheets And Towels From Premium Coach

Traveling in 1st AC of Purushottam express is a matter of pride itself.

But still people are there who don’t hesitate to steal and take home those bedsheets supplied for additional comfort during travel. pic.twitter.com/0LgbXPQ2Uj

— ଦେବବ୍ରତ Sahoo 🇮🇳 (@bapisahoo) September 19, 2025

In the recording, the accused mumbled, “It’s a mistake,” while fumbling for excuses, oblivious to the crowd of onlookers capturing the moment on their phones.

The clip, shared by X user @bapisahoo, has already crossed 141,000 views. Its caption pointedly noted: “Travelling in 1st AC of Purushottam Express is a matter of pride itself. But still people are there who do not hesitate to steal and take home those bedsheets supplied for additional comfort during travel.”

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Purushottam Express 1st AC Bedsheet Theft Sparks Social Media Outrage

Reactions online were sharp, raw, and unfiltered. One user wrote simply, “Shameless and disgusting.” Another observed bitterly, “Most Indians don’t have civic sense. While driving, talking, standing in line, this lack of awareness is everywhere.” Suggestions for action poured in: fines, refundable deposits for bedding, public shaming, or stricter monitoring, with many insisting that merely returning the stolen items would be far from sufficient.

The outrage quickly moved beyond the stolen sheets. “Very shameful. Similar guys, when go out spoil India’s image,” one user remarked. Another demanded notoriety: “These people should be made very infamous.” A mix of sarcasm and exasperation appeared in another comment: “Civil sense is illegal in India.”

Indian Railways, which has long faced criticism for overcrowding, cleanliness, and food quality, has not yet issued an official response. Maintaining order and protecting assets in premium coaches remains a constant challenge across its sprawling network, officials acknowledge, as stated by Hindustan Times. 

Though the monetary loss from this alleged theft is small, the incident raises broader questions about civic responsibility and passenger behaviour on trains. Frequent travellers and experts argue that awareness campaigns, security deposits for high-value amenities, and more vigilant monitoring could prevent similar episodes in the future.

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The viral video is a stark reminder: Indian Railways has invested in modernising comfort and services, but human behaviour, sometimes careless and brazen, remains the ultimate test of that progress. Even a small lapse, like a few stolen bedsheets, can ripple across the system, eroding trust, comfort, and pride in a network that millions rely on every day.

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