Viral Video Captures Man Making S*xual Gestures at Influencer Rupali Dixit on Train, Railways Registers Complaint
Indian Railways registered a complaint after travel influencer Rupali Dixit posted a viral video of a man making inappropriate s*xual gestures at her on the Vivek Express. While Eastern Railway's RPF initiated a probe, Howrah Division officials checked the coach at Dankuni Junction but said that no passenger matched the description. Vigilance has been increased.
Indian Railways has officially registered a complaint and initiated a probe after a viral video surfaced online showing a man making inappropriate s*xual gestures at travel influencer and content creator Rupali Dixit during a train journey. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 29, has drawn widespread public condemnation, with social media users demanding swift punitive action against the perpetrator.
Details of the Incident Involving Influencer Rupali Dixit
According to digital records shared by Dixit on her social media account, X (formerly Twitter), she was travelling on the Vivek Express (Train No. 15228) when the encounter took place. She reported that the individual was positioned in the second general coach from the engine as the train travelled between Bolpur Junction and Dankuni in West Bengal. Mumbai Local Train Murder: Accused Roshan Suvarna’s Family Says ‘Social Media Trial’ Is Affecting Their Lives and Jobs.
Man Makes S*xual Gestures at Influencer Rupali Dixit
Today I was travel in Vivek Express when I Stand at coach door ,this guy behave badly and giving me sign of Sexual .He was Travelling in a 15228- SMVT Express in 2nd General coach from Engine and now he was reaching to Dankuni Jn.@RailMadad @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva @RPF_INDIA pic.twitter.com/bMp4J61Czg
— Rupali Dixit 🇮🇳 (@GhumakkadLaali) June 29, 2026
RailwaySeva Responds to Influencer Rupali Dixit's Video
We will require your journey details (PNR / UTS no.) & mobile no. preferably via DM. You may also raise your concern directly on https://t.co/JNjgaq1zyT or dial 139 for speedy redressal
- RPF India https://t.co/utEzIqB89U
— RailwaySeva (@RailwaySeva) June 29, 2026
Dixit managed to film the passenger from across the platform or adjacent coach door to document the misconduct. Describing the ordeal in her online post, she stated, "Today I was travel in Vivek Express when I Stand at coach door ,this guy behave badly and giving me sign of s*xual". The video clearly captures the man repeatedly making obscene, s*xually suggestive physical gestures in her direction. "He was Travelling in a 15228- SMVT Express in 2nd General coach from Engine and now he was reaching to Dankuni Jn," her post read.
Railways Registers Complaint in Connection With the Incident
Your complaint has been received and forwarded to concerned officials for necessary action. Complain No.- ER-816. @rpferhwh Please look into the matter and submit ATR.
— RPF Eastern Railway (@ErRpf) June 29, 2026
No Passenger Matching the Description Was Found, Says RPF Howrah Division
We appreciate your concern. RPF promptly checked the indicated coach at Dankuni; however, no passenger matching the description was found. Concerned RPF officials have been sensitised to maintain strict vigilance and prevent the recurrence of such incidents. @srp_Howrah .
— RPF HOWRAH DIV (@rpferhwh) June 29, 2026
Official Railway Response
Following rapid amplification of the video across digital networks, official railway grievance handles intervened to acknowledge the matter. RailwaySeva, the digital support arm of the Ministry of Railways, replied saying, "We will require your journey details (PNR / UTS no.) & mobile no. preferably via DM. You may also raise your concern directly on http://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in or dial 139 for speedy redressal". Additionally, the official handle of RPF Eastern Railway and Railway Protection Force Howrah Division also responded to Dixit's post. Indian Railways Clarifies Viral Bullet Train Photo at Rail Bhawan Is Only Representational.
The RPF Eastern Railway said that they have registered a complaint in connection with the incident. In a follow-up post, RPF HOWRAH DIV said that they promptly checked the indicated coach at Dankuni but did not find any passenger matching the description. "Concerned RPF officials have been sensitised to maintain strict vigilance and prevent the recurrence of such incidents," the post added.
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