The Railway Vigilance team at Kanpur Central Station has arrested a man named Sanjay Kumar for posing as a railway official. The arrest took place on Friday night while he was traveling on the Shiv Ganga Express. Authorities acted on a tip-off after receiving complaints about someone using a fake identity to travel for free on the train.
What items were recovered from the accused?
During the search, the vigilance team found several incriminating documents in the possession of the suspect. The recovery of these items confirms the fraudulent nature of his activities. Railway officials have secured the following items:
- Multiple fake railway identity cards and forged duty passes
- Forged facility passes used for free travel
- Thousands of rupees in cash collected from victims
- Documents related to fake railway job promises
Investigation details and safety advice for passengers
Preliminary investigations reveal that Sanjay Kumar was not just traveling for free but also defrauding young people by promising them jobs in the railways. Senior railway officials have started a detailed inquiry to identify more victims of this scam. The railway administration has urged passengers to remain alert and verify the credentials of any individual claiming to be a railway official offering special benefits. Suspicious activities should be reported immediately to the railway helpline or security staff on duty.