Jammu Division Launches Major Ticket Checking Drive, Collects Over ₹1.33 Lakh in Fines
A major ticket checking campaign in Jammu resulted in 180 cases and ₹1.33 lakh collected in fines, emphasizing railway safety and compliance.
Jammu, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : A significant ticket checking operation took place on October 24 in the Jammu division of Northern Railways. This extensive initiative focused on key railway sections including Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Jammu Tawi-Pathankot Cantt, Pathankot Cantt-Bhogpur Sirwal, and the Pathankot-Baijnath Paprola narrow gauge line.
During the operation, authorities apprehended approximately 180 passengers traveling without valid tickets or with irregular tickets, resulting in fines totaling ₹1,33,490 collected on the spot.
The campaign was conducted under the guidance of Jammu’s Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Ujjwal Singhal, and led by the Assistant Commercial Manager of Jammu. The effort saw participation from chief ticket inspectors, ticket checking staff from the commercial department, and personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
In discussing the campaign, Ujjwal Singhal emphasized the Jammu division’s commitment to providing a safe, comfortable, and high-quality travel experience for its passengers. He stated, “This operation against those traveling without tickets or with irregular tickets will continue in the future. Our goal is not only to increase revenue but also to protect the rights of genuine travelers who purchase tickets honestly. We urge all passengers to travel with valid tickets to help improve railway administration.”
The primary aim of this initiative is to effectively curb the issue of passengers traveling without tickets or with unbooked luggage, ensuring that genuine travelers do not face any inconvenience during their journeys. The Jammu division administration once again appeals to all rail users to always travel with proper tickets and cooperate with railway authorities as responsible citizens.
