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Crime
Two Bihar natives arrested in Chennai for posing as railway staff and cheating passengers
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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Chennai police detained two men from Bihar after they pretended to be railway officials and robbed commuters at the station.
Chennai police announced the arrest of two men from Bihar who had been masquerading as railway staff to deceive and rob passengers at the city's railway stations. The suspects allegedly approached commuters, claiming to be railway officials and then extorted money or stole valuables.
The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by the railway protection force and local police after several complaints were lodged by victims. Both individuals have been taken into custody and are being interrogated for further details about the network they may be part of.
Authorities have urged passengers to verify the identity of railway personnel and report any suspicious behavior to the nearest police station. The case underscores ongoing efforts to curb fraud targeting railway commuters in major urban hubs.
The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by the railway protection force and local police after several complaints were lodged by victims. Both individuals have been taken into custody and are being interrogated for further details about the network they may be part of.
Authorities have urged passengers to verify the identity of railway personnel and report any suspicious behavior to the nearest police station. The case underscores ongoing efforts to curb fraud targeting railway commuters in major urban hubs.