The WR raid published best oncologist MB Agarwal’s signatures have been used to avail concessions reserved for cancer patients; the doc says paperwork are his however no longer the sign.
A raid performed by way ofWestern Railway Vigilance Department exposed a racket by which railway fare concession paperwork meant for cancer patients have been utilized by touts to acquire tickets all over height summer rush when fares have shot up. The faux paperwork, bearing the stamp and forged signature of a well-known oncologist have been used to e-book tickets for passengers who aren’t afflicted with the dreaded illness.
Acting on a tip-off, a workforce headed by way of Manoj Yadav, the chief vigilance inspector of WR, recovered 74 such paperwork from apassenger reservation centre in Dadar station.
The paperwork carried the signature and stamp of Dr MB Agarwal, MD, MNAMS, Haematologist and HAEMATO – Oncologist, who instructed railway officials that the signature was once no longer his. “When we contacted Dr Agarwal, he categorically denied his involvement and mentioned it was once no longer his sign,” a railway authentic mentioned. However, Dr Agrawal didn’t respond to calls and messages from the Mirror correspondent.
Upon additional scrutiny of the paperwork, the Railways managed to track down a person travelling from CSMT to Varanasi by way of Mahanagari Express on a price ticket meant for a cancer patient.
“We straight away knowledgeable the Jabalpur division of West Central Railway and the passenger referred to as Suraj Kumar who was once travelling under the cancer patients’ quota from the Dadar reservation centre has been detained,” mentioned an officer of Western Railway.
The Indian Railways provide 100 consistent with cent concession to cancer patients within the elementary fare of 3–tier AC and sleeper-class berths and second-class seating on long-distance trains. There is also a 50 consistent with cent discount on firstclass and moment AC fares. One escort of the patient is also eligible for 75 consistent with cent concession of the basic fare in sleeper and AC three tier.
Sources mentioned because of the summer rush when seats are reserved soon after booking is open, touts have been eyeing the particular quota for cancer patients. That is why they have got begun the usage of faux concession paperwork as tickets are readily available and so much cheaper too.
“When a patient or a relative produces a certificates from the top of a cancer health center or institute where the patient is receiving treatment, we promptly factor tickets,” mentioned Ravinder Bhakar, CPRO WR. “To prevent this type of misuse, we behavior surprise exams at common intervals. At the similar time, we additionally enchantment to medical doctors to protect against misuse of concession paperwork.”
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Acting on a tip-off, a workforce headed by way of Manoj Yadav, the chief vigilance inspector of WR, recovered 74 such paperwork from a
“Though we took the faux paperwork in our ownership, the accused managed to flee from the price ticket counter,” mentioned Aarti Singh Parihar, a deputy chief vigilance officer.
The paperwork carried the signature and stamp of Dr MB Agarwal, MD, MNAMS, Haematologist and HAEMATO – Oncologist, who instructed railway officials that the signature was once no longer his. “When we contacted Dr Agarwal, he categorically denied his involvement and mentioned it was once no longer his sign,” a railway authentic mentioned. However, Dr Agrawal didn’t respond to calls and messages from the Mirror correspondent.
Upon additional scrutiny of the paperwork, the Railways managed to track down a person travelling from CSMT to Varanasi by way of Mahanagari Express on a price ticket meant for a cancer patient.
“We straight away knowledgeable the Jabalpur division of West Central Railway and the passenger referred to as Suraj Kumar who was once travelling under the cancer patients’ quota from the Dadar reservation centre has been detained,” mentioned an officer of Western Railway.
The Indian Railways provide 100 consistent with cent concession to cancer patients within the elementary fare of 3–tier AC and sleeper-class berths and second-class seating on long-distance trains. There is also a 50 consistent with cent discount on firstclass and moment AC fares. One escort of the patient is also eligible for 75 consistent with cent concession of the basic fare in sleeper and AC three tier.
Sources mentioned because of the summer rush when seats are reserved soon after booking is open, touts have been eyeing the particular quota for cancer patients. That is why they have got begun the usage of faux concession paperwork as tickets are readily available and so much cheaper too.
“When a patient or a relative produces a certificates from the top of a cancer health center or institute where the patient is receiving treatment, we promptly factor tickets,” mentioned Ravinder Bhakar, CPRO WR. “To prevent this type of misuse, we behavior surprise exams at common intervals. At the similar time, we additionally enchantment to medical doctors to protect against misuse of concession paperwork.”
The form, bearing the stamp and the faux signature of eminent oncologist Dr MB Agarwal, recovered by way of Railway Vigilance Department
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