Mumbai: A Railway Protection Force (RPF) Assistant Sub-Inspector posted at Borivali Railway Station has been suspended following allegations of improper conduct and procedural violations during the detention of a commuter on September 29.
Commuter Detained and Penalised
Chetan Rajput, a passenger traveling on a slow local train from Andheri to Virar, was apprehended around 9:15 PM at Platform No. 3 by a Maharashtra Security Force (MSF) personnel, accompanied by an individual not in uniform. He was accused of unauthorized travel in a coach reserved for persons with disabilities.
Penalty Collected Without Receipt
According to sources, Rajput was taken to the RPF office located on the third floor of the station building. According to Rajput, the MSF personnel demanded a penalty of ₹600 f