Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Mumbai Train Incidents: Assault and Viral Stunt
In Mumbai, two different incidents on trains have caused a lot of talk.
First, a man named Shabbir Jafar Shaikh got into a fight with a ticket examiner on a train because he didn't want to pay a fine for having a second-class ticket in a first-class coach.
Shabbir and another person assaulted the examiner, and one of them even threatened the staff.
The police got involved, but one of the accused escaped.
In another incident, a young man named Babul did a dangerous stunt on a moving train by leaning out of the door while strapped to a harness.
This video went viral on social media, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested him.
Babul admitted to doing the stunt and was released after promising not to do it again.
These incidents show how important it is to follow rules and respect others on public transport.
Shabbir Jafar Shaikh and an unidentified person assaulted a ticket examiner on a Wadala–CSMT local train over a fine dispute.
The ticket examiner, Dhananjay Yadav, was injured and an FIR was registered against the accused.
One of the accused escaped from police custody but was later brought to the police station.
A young man, Babul, performed a dangerous stunt on a moving train, which was captured on video and went viral.
The RPF arrested Babul, who confessed to the stunt and was released on notice.
- Who
- Shabbir Jafar Shaikh, Dhananjay Yadav, Sudhir Manjhi, Babul
- What
- Assault on ticket examiner and dangerous stunt on train
- When
- January 1 and December 31
- Where
- Wadala–CSMT local train and Harbour Line's Cotton Green railway station
- Why
- Dispute over ticket fine and thrill-seeking behavior
Passenger Rights
Law Enforcement
Fine Dispute
Passenger Rights
Passengers argue that fines are excessive and unfair.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement insists on the importance of adhering to ticket rules and paying applicable fines.
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Incident Types
- Assault on ticket examiner, dangerous stunt on train
- Key Actors
- Shabbir Jafar Shaikh, Dhananjay Yadav, Sudhir Manjhi, Babul
- Social Media Reaction
- Viral videos spark public debate
- Legal Action
- FIR registered, arrests made
Sources
Mumbai Local Train Viral Video: Marathi Man Slaps Passenger For Keeping Foot On Seat, Netizens Divided Over Civic Sense Debate
WATCH | Young Man Performs Dangerous Stunt On Moving Mumbai Local Train, Video Goes Viral