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Crime
Indian Railways Seizes Unauthorized Vendors in Surprise Train Inspections
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:36 PM
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Indian Railways conducted surprise inspections on several trains and discovered unauthorized vendors operating without permits, leading to immediate action and fines.
Indian Railways carried out a series of surprise inspections across multiple routes, uncovering a number of vendors selling food and beverages without the required permits.
The authorities found that these unauthorized operators were providing catering services that were not registered with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), thereby violating safety and hygiene regulations.
Railway officials seized the goods and issued notices to the vendors, imposing fines and demanding immediate cessation of the illegal activity. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to ensure passenger safety and maintain the integrity of the railway’s catering services.
Passengers have reported that the vendors were operating in crowded areas of the platforms, potentially posing health risks. The Railway Board has announced stricter monitoring and will conduct additional checks to prevent recurrence.
The authorities found that these unauthorized operators were providing catering services that were not registered with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), thereby violating safety and hygiene regulations.
Railway officials seized the goods and issued notices to the vendors, imposing fines and demanding immediate cessation of the illegal activity. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to ensure passenger safety and maintain the integrity of the railway’s catering services.
Passengers have reported that the vendors were operating in crowded areas of the platforms, potentially posing health risks. The Railway Board has announced stricter monitoring and will conduct additional checks to prevent recurrence.