A dramatic scene unfolded at Thane Railway Station in Mumbai recently when a woman, allegedly travelling without a valid ticket, was caught during a routine ticket check. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, catching the attention of netizens across the country.
Woman Caught Without Ticket Creates Ruckus
The video, which appears to be shot on a foot-over bridge at Thane station, shows a woman in office dress shouting and crying while officials from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and ticket checking staff try to speak to her calmly.
If you have the ticket pls show it to them and if you do not have then stay calm, accept your mistake, pay fine and leave gracefully. These acts will make your case worst. pic.twitter.com/m8BxbmjmNI
— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) August 4, 2025
She is seen arguing, refusing to show her ticket, and saying things like “I was not running!” and “Give me your QR code. I have to rush!” The argument started when a man tried to stop her from escaping by holding her handbag, while she was asked to show her train ticket.
Officials Stay Calm, Try to Handle the Situation
Even though the woman kept shouting and crying, the railway officials did not lose control. The video shows the ticket checker and RPF staff staying calm and requesting her to cooperate. They did not show aggression, and instead tried to manage the situation peacefully.
Another Recent Case of Violence During Ticket Check
This is not the first time such an incident has happened. Just a few days earlier, during a ticket check between Andheri and Borivali, a passenger with only a Second Class ticket was found sitting in First Class. When caught, he got violent and damaged railway property at Borivali station.
Officials say he broke equipment and injured staff. Both railway staff and the accused were later treated for minor injuries.
Public Reaction on Social Media
As expected, the video of the Thane incident received mixed reactions online. Some users criticized the woman for breaking rules and creating unnecessary drama. Others raised concerns about mental health and stress, especially in fast-paced cities like Mumbai.
Some even asked, “Why do people think they can argue when they know they’re wrong?” Others appreciated the railway staff for handling the situation patiently.
Conclusion
Incidents like these show how railway officials face tough situations almost daily. Travelling without a valid ticket is a punishable offence, and no amount of drama should be used to escape penalties. At the same time, such incidents also highlight the pressure and stress urban commuters face.
Indian Railways continues to do its job, but passengers must also follow rules and show respect to staff doing their duty.
FAQs
What happened at Thane station?
A woman, allegedly without a valid ticket, was stopped by railway officials. She shouted, cried, and argued with staff during the checking, and the video of the incident went viral.
Was she trying to run away?
In the video, a man is seen holding her bag, possibly to stop her from running. She denies trying to escape.
Did railway staff misbehave?
No. The video shows that the railway officials stayed calm and kept asking her to cooperate.
Was any action taken against her?
There is no official confirmation yet about the action taken, but the video shows officials were handling the matter on the spot.
Has this kind of thing happened before?
Yes. Just a few days before this, a man damaged railway property and attacked officials after being caught travelling in First Class with a Second Class ticket.