Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Man Arrested and Released for Illegal Railway Ticket Sales
Someone in Kolar was caught selling railway tickets without permission.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) found the person using multiple accounts to book tickets and then selling them for a profit.
The person was charging extra, about 200 to 300 rupees, on each ticket.
Officials found a phone, some tickets ready to use, and others that had already been used.
The person was taken into custody, but later let go on bail.
They were charged under the Railways Act for this illegal ticket selling.
A person was arrested in Kolar district for unauthorized railway e-ticket sales.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a raid at a firm in Narasapura, Kolar.
The accused admitted to using multiple IRCTC user IDs for booking and selling tickets.
Officials recovered a mobile phone, one live e-ticket, and 15 completed journey e-tickets.
The accused was released on self-surety bail after being taken into custody.
- Who
- The RPF arrested a person involved in unauthorized railway e-ticket sales.
- What
- A person was arrested for unauthorized railway e-ticket sales.
- When
- The raid was conducted on June 13th.
- Where
- Narasapura, Kolar district, Bengaluru.
- Why
- The person was selling railway e-tickets without authorization, making a profit by charging a commission.
Perspective of Authorities
Perspective of the Accused
Profit Motive
Perspective of Authorities
Authorities view unauthorized ticket sales as illegal and a violation of regulations.
Perspective of the Accused
The accused was selling tickets at a premium, earning a commission.
- Charge
- Unauthorized e-ticket sales
- Location of Raid
- Narasapura, Kolar district
- Lead Agency
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Method
- Using multiple IRCTC user IDs
- Commission Charged
- Rs 200 to Rs 300 per ticket
- Tickets Recovered
- 1 live e-ticket, 15 completed e-tickets
- Bail
- Self-surety bail