A shocking video is going viral on social media, in which a family can be seen stealing sheets and towels from the first AC coach of the Purushottam Express train running between Puri and Delhi. The incident came to light when ticket inspectors (TTE) and railway employees caught the family on charges of stealing the goods provided to the passengers. After being caught on the platform, the family, which included a woman and two men, was reluctant to return the goods.
What did the family say when caught?
In the video, a railway attendant Odia is heard in the language saying, ‘Sir, see, sheets and blankets are coming out of all bags. These are a total of four sets of towels and sheets. Either return them or pay Rs 780. ‘
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The passenger caught in the video described it as a big mistake and claimed that his mother had accidentally packed these sheets. However, the railway employees did not agree to this excuse. The attendant questioned how people who are traveling in the first AC and going on pilgrimage, how can they do such acts. Meanwhile, TTE intervened and warned that if he did not cooperate, strict action would be taken against them under the Railway Act. After this video went viral on social media, people have strongly criticized such behavior.
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
– Debilize Sarahoo 🇮🇳 (@bapisahoo) September 19, 2025