Viral Video of Puja in Moving Train Coach Clarified by Railway

A video showing a priest performing a puja inside a moving train coach went viral, prompting the Railway to clarify the situation. It was revealed that the event was a special, paid service costing Rs 3 lakh, not a regular occurrence.

13 Jul, 04:38 — 13 Jul, 05:57

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Viral videos on social media often spark public interest and sometimes misinformation. The railway's clarification in this instance addresses potential concerns about the misuse of train facilities and ensures accurate information is disseminated to the public.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual27d ago

Watch: Puja inside moving train coach stuns social media, Railway steps in to clarify

A viral video showed a priest performing rituals inside a moving train coach. Northern Railway clarified the ceremony occurred in a privately booked saloon car. This luxury coach was commercially booked through IRCTC for a specific journey. The railway stated no passengers were inconvenienced by the private booking. The incident followed another video of a decorated train coach causing outrage.

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