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Bihar Police Officer Throws Man Off Train Over Rs 20,000 Fine for Smoking
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:18 AM
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A Bihar police officer reportedly threw a passenger off a train after the man was fined Rs 20,000 for smoking on the rail carriage.
A Bihar police officer allegedly threw a passenger off a train after the man was fined Rs 20,000 for smoking on the rail carriage. The incident reportedly took place on a local train route in the state, where smoking is strictly prohibited.
The passenger, who was found smoking in a reserved compartment, was cited by the officer and handed a fine of Rs 20,000. When the man refused to comply with the penalty, the officer allegedly forced him onto the platform and pushed him off the train.
The incident has sparked outrage among commuters and social media users, who have criticized the officer’s conduct as excessive and unlawful. Several passengers have expressed concerns about the safety and legality of such actions.
Police authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. The Bihar Police Department is reportedly investigating the matter to determine whether the officer’s actions were justified under the railway regulations and state law.
The passenger, who was found smoking in a reserved compartment, was cited by the officer and handed a fine of Rs 20,000. When the man refused to comply with the penalty, the officer allegedly forced him onto the platform and pushed him off the train.
The incident has sparked outrage among commuters and social media users, who have criticized the officer’s conduct as excessive and unlawful. Several passengers have expressed concerns about the safety and legality of such actions.
Police authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. The Bihar Police Department is reportedly investigating the matter to determine whether the officer’s actions were justified under the railway regulations and state law.