A viral video showing the station master at Utran allegedly losing his temper and beating a
woman has led to widespread condemnation and calls for disciplinary action. The video,
widely circulated on social media on Friday, shows a man in a station uniform arguing with a
female commuter before hitting her and threatening her as passengers look on.
Bystanders respond as the confrontation escalates
The video seems to show an interaction that quickly escalated from an argument to a
physical fight. The woman recoils and shields herself, with several commuters seen trying to
intervene and pull the station master away. Some passersby can be heard telling the station
staff to stop fighting and call higher authorities. The woman’s identity and the exact cause of
the dispute were not immediately clear from the video.
Police Reaction and Railway Investigation
Railway officials said they had taken note of the clip and launched an internal inquiry to
verify the facts, including the time and circumstances of the incident. “Railways do not
tolerate any type of misbehaviour by staff,” said the statement, adding that proper action
would be taken if the allegations were found to be true. Local police confirmed they received
multiple complaints after the video went viral and said officers were reviewing CCTV footage
and witness statements to establish a timeline.
Public outrage and demands for accountability
Social media users and local residents condemned the station master’s conduct with
regional trending hashtags demanding immediate suspension and criminal proceedings.
Women’s groups and civic activists demanded that authorities ensure the safety of the victim
and treat the issue as an abuse of power and an offence that needs legal scrutiny.
Official Response and Remediation
In response to the incident, the Vadodara division confirmed that the passenger’s
complaint has been officially registered, and higher officials have instructed the
concerned staff. They assured that all efforts will be made to improve staff behaviour
and guarantee that such actions are not repeated.
