Central Railway (CR), Ticket Examiner, Vishal Navle detected a passenger travelling with a fake UTS generated Season Ticket in AC local on November 26, 2025.
Vishal Navle, Travelling Ticket Inspector, Mumbai Division, during a routine check in the 10.02 Kalyan-Dadar AC local encountered a lady passenger who produced a UTS generated season ticket for travel in AC local, bearing UTS no.X06YDZG055 from Ambarnath to Dadar expiring on December 11, 2025, on close scrutiny he found the ticket suspicious and immediately sought confirmation. After verification it was established that the ticket was fake which was generated from a previous expired ticket. The passenger identified as Gudiya Sharma was handed over to the Government Railway Police/Kalyan for necessary action.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the fraudulent season ticket had been generated by her husband Omkar Sharma and had been given to her for use. An FIR has been registered against both individuals under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act 2023(BNS) Sections 318/4, 336/2, 336/3, 340, and 3/5 for engaging in fraudulent ticketing practices.
Vishal Navle’s alertness and sharp thinking has blown the lid of a fake ticketing racket which is under investigation. His dedication towards duty has set an example for other to follow.
Central Railway appeals to passengers to please travel with valid tickets issued by authorised vendors or from railway station booking counters or through ATVM.
Passengers can also download the UTS app on their mobile phones and book tickets through Mobile UTS app.
Passengers are warned against using fraudulent means to generate / obtain fake tickets and travel on the same. The Offence is punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act 2023 with fine and imprisonment upto 7 years or both.