Incident Overview An elderly passenger on the Vande Bharat Express from Howrah to Ranchi slapped a waiter after being served non-vegetarian food by mistake. The incident occurred on July 26, and was captured on video by fellow passenger Kunal Verma.
Details of the Incident The passenger, who had requested a vegetarian meal, was mistakenly served non-vegetarian food. Realizing the mistake after eating part of the meal, he reacted angrily by slapping the waiter. The action caused outrage among other passengers.
Passenger Reactions Several passengers criticized the elderly man’s reaction, demanding he apologize to the waiter. Videos of the incident show other passengers arguing with the elderly man and expressing disapproval.
Official Response Prakash Charan, Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway, commented on the incident. He confirmed the food was served by mistake but noted the situation was resolved amicably after the altercation.
Social Media Backlash The incident went viral on social media, with users condemning the elderly passenger’s behavior. Many highlighted that physical assault was unacceptable regardless of the circumstances.
The incident underscores the importance of handling service mistakes with patience and respect. The passenger’s actions have drawn widespread criticism and sparked a discussion about appropriate behavior in such situations.
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