IRCTC Vande Bharat Staff Caught Fighting With Belts; Action Taken After Video Goes Viral

A violent on-board altercation involving the catering staff of the Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station has ignited a firestorm on social media, prompting swift and severe action from railway authorities. The incident, captured on a 30-second video, has been widely compared to the infamous "Battle of Baghpat" street fight that became a meme sensation in 2021.

The clash occurred on Platform No. 7, with the video showing at least half a dozen men-pantry assistants-engaged in a chaotic melee, hurling dustbins, swinging belts, and trading blows. The fight reportedly broke out as a verbal disagreement escalated into a physical altercation over the seemingly minor issue of placing a water box inside the train, according to statements from the Delhi Police.

The video circulated widely on platform X, with users quickly drawing parallels to past viral street fights. X user 'The Skin Doctor' posted the clip, remarking that the staff was going "full 'Battle of Baghpat' mode."

Police Register Case, IRCTC Takes Decisive Action

While the Delhi Police stated that no formal complaint was lodged and the matter was initially mutually resolved in writing by the involved parties, the viral video prompted further action. The police confirmed that an FIR (No. 74/25, U/s 194(2) BNS, dated 17/10/25) was registered at the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Police, as the incident fell under the provisions of the Indian Railways Act.

The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reacted decisively to the "very seriously" viewed matter, announcing a series of stringent penalties and disciplinary measures on platform X:

Four staff members of the service provider were derostered and detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for further investigation. Their ID cards have been deactivated.

A show-cause notice for termination of contract has been issued to the service provider.

A hefty penalty of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed on the service provider.

The IRCTC's rapid response underscores the seriousness with which railway authorities are treating on-board misconduct, particularly incidents that risk the safety and reputation of India's premier train services.