Heart-Wrenching Experience of Sachin, a NEET Student from Bihar: Serious Allegations of Assault by Railway Staff and Security Personnel After Accidentally Boarding Rajdhani Express; Says— "Don't Want to Become a Scientist Anymore, I Will Quit My Studies"
New Delhi / Patna: A highly sensitive and startling case has emerged from the nation's capital, Delhi, involving allegations of inhuman treatment against Sachin Kumar, a poor and struggling NEET student from Bihar, during a train journey. The student claimed that he unknowingly boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya) with a general ticket, following which the train's TTE, other railway personnel, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawans not only misbehaved with him but also severely beat him up. Following this incident, a tearful video of the traumatized student has been rapidly spreading on social media, in which—exhausted by the system—he talks about abandoning his studies and his dream of becoming a scientist.
What is the Full Matter? How Did the Struggle Begin?
20-year-old Sachin Kumar, a resident of the Gaya district in Bihar, has been preparing for the NEET examination for a long time. Nursing a dream to become a doctor, Sachin faced this difficult exam multiple times, but due to a lack of expected success, he was under considerable mental stress.
The Struggle to Reach Delhi: Sometime ago, Sachin left his home for Delhi without informing his family and with very limited funds. In Delhi, he became associated with certain protests and demonstrations underway at Jantar Mantar.
Accidentally Boarding the Rajdhani Express: During his return or travel, out of ignorance or confusion, Sachin boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)—considered a premier train in the country—using a general ticket. Being a premium train, traveling on it with a general ticket is prohibited, which became the core catalyst for this entire incident.
Serious Allegations of Assault Against Railway Personnel and Security Forces
Sachin alleged that the situation soured when the TTE and other railway personnel spotted him during ticket checking inside the train. The weeping student recounted that instead of understanding his plight, the staff treated him like a criminal.
Claim of Severe Beating: The aggrieved student sobbed as he stated that RPF jawans and train staff beat him so brutally that he suffered deep mental and physical trauma. He said, "I was beaten in such a disgusting manner that I cannot describe it. I even showed all my documents, but nobody listened to me."
The Student Cried for Hours: According to Sachin, after this incident, he broke down and cried uncontrollably for an hour and a half straight. He expressed that he had never experienced such humiliation and pain in his life.
"Don't Want to Become a Scientist Anymore, I Will Quit My Studies" – The Student's Broken Spirit
As soon as the video of the traumatized student surfaced following this incident, the hearts of students and common citizens across the country melted. Appearing deeply emotional in the video, Sachin vented his anger against the system, stating that he had lost all faith in education.
Rebellion Against the System: Weeping, Sachin said, "Strict action must be taken against those TTEs and railway personnel of the Rajdhani Express, or else I will never become a scientist and will quit all my studies forever."
Questions on Education and Security in India: Criticizing the system, he remarked that the struggles of a poor, common student hold no value in this country. The kind of violence and misbehavior meted out to students and passengers by railway staff is utterly shameful. He even went as far as saying that he would take up some minor odd job in the future, but would no longer continue such a life of torment and academics.
Outpouring of Support on Social Media, Public Demands Action
Following the emergence of this heart-wrenching video of Sachin Kumar, sharp reactions have been pouring in across social media platforms.
Public Outrage: Social media users are vehemently condemning the operating style of the railway administration and security forces. People argue that if a passenger accidentally boarded the wrong train, the standard procedure under the law should have been to levy a fine or deboard them at the next station, rather than resorting to assault or physical violence against a student.
Demands for Action: Several intellectuals, student unions, and social media users have tagged the Ministry of Railways and relevant authorities, strongly demanding a high-level probe into the matter and the immediate suspension of the guilty railway staff and RPF personnel.
This alleged incident of assault against Bihar's NEET student Sachin Kumar inside the Rajdhani Express raises a massive question mark on the Indian transport system and basic human empathy. While students are already grappling with the stress of their careers and examinations, violent and cruel behavior of this nature can push any youth's future into darkness. An official inquiry and appropriate action from the railway administration are awaited in this case so that justice can be served to the victimized student and the recurrence of such inhuman incidents can be prevented in the future.
