The video, which is now going viral, shows a travel vlogger claiming he was assaulted by the TTE(Travelling Ticket Examiner) and RPF (Railway Protection Force). He says they beat him after he complained about overpriced water bottles on a Chennai-bound train. Railway officials responded to the post and forwarded the matter to the concerned authorities.
Travel Vlogger Alleges Assault Over Overpriced Water Bottle
I complained about overcharging in the pantry, two TTE and two railway policemen beat me up and attacked me with lethal intent. attempt to kill 😭
Please Justice🙏
Train No 12616
PNR: 2137748825@IRCTCofficial @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailwayNorthern@narendramodi pic.twitter.com/TbUE4UTNx9— Sarfaraz Zain (@SarfarazZain01) June 30, 2025
Travel vlogger Sarfaraz Zain posted a video on his X account, claiming he was brutally assaulted by the TTE and RPF personnel on board the Grand Trunk Express (Train No. 12616), which was travelling from Delhi to Chennai on June 30. He said the TTE and RPF turned brutal after he questioned why the bottles were being sold for more than the original MRP. He said he recorded a video as evidence, but the TTE snatched his phone. Plus, they also forced him to delete the video evidence.
Sarfaraz also alleged that when he tried to file a complaint, the railway police took the TTE’s side and took a bribe to remain silent. In the video, Sarfaraz is heard crying and shouting. He insists he did nothing wrong. Sarfaraz repeatedly asked fellow passengers in the coach whether he was wrong for simply questioning the pricing. He later uploaded the video to his X account with the caption: I complained about overcharging in the pantry. Two TTEs and two railway policemen beat me up and attacked me with lethal intent. attempt to kill. Please Justice. Train No. 12616. PNR: 2137748825.
Railways Responds, Netizens React
After Sarfaraz Zain’s video went viral, the official @RailwaySeva handle responded under the post, saying, “For necessary action, escalated to the concerned official @Drmchennai @Drmvijayawada. Soon after, DRM Vijayawada (Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway) also replied that the matter had been forwarded to the concerned authorities.
The video has sparked outrage online among netizens. One user commented, I fail to understand why the Railway Ministry remain hesitant to take meaningful action to ensure the safety and security of passengers on trains.” Another said, “They always sell drinking water of other brands and overpriced Dinner, there are no authorities to check that .” Some netizens agreed with Sarfaraz, saying overcharging is a regular issue on Indian trains. Others, however, criticised him for escalating the matter over such a trivial issue.
Also Read: Farah Khan Turns Travel Vlogger And Shares What She Devoured On Her Thailand Vacation
The video has received mixed opinions from the users. Many say the vlogger was right to call out the overpricing of water bottles, while others feel he overreacted. What do you think?
Cover Image Courtesy: @SarfarazZain01/ X
For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and the latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE. First Published: July 01, 2025 3:38 PM