The North East Frontier Railway has suspended a Travelling Ticket Examiner for allegedly assaulting a woman passenger on a moving train. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, leading to outrage and demands for action. While the young woman has not filed a formal complaint, the CPI(M) has submitted a deputation to the railway authorities, criticizing the government's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) campaign. Additionally, claims of ash gourd juice as a superfood with weight loss and skin rejuvenation properties have been debunked by author Krish Ashok and nutritionist Akshita Reddy.
TTE Suspended for Alleged Assault on Female Passenger
Background:
Recently, a video surfaced on social media showing a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) allegedly assaulting a female passenger on a moving train in Northeast India. The incident sparked outrage and demands for action.
Incident Details:
The incident occurred on the New Bongaigaon-Naharkatia Intercity Express train. According to reports, the TTE, identified as Abhijit Barman, allegedly pushed and abused the passenger, a young woman traveling in the ladies' compartment.
Response and Outrage:
The video of the incident went viral, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. A deputation of Communist Party of India (Marxist) members submitted a memorandum to railway authorities, criticizing the government's "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign in light of the incident.
The North East Frontier Railway (NFR) responded swiftly by suspending the TTE pending an inquiry. Senior officials have assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken.
Debunking Health Claims:
In a related development, author Krish Ashok and nutritionist Akshita Reddy have debunked claims that ash gourd juice possesses extraordinary weight loss and skin rejuvenation properties. They clarified that there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.
FAQs:
1. What is the status of the investigation into the TTE assault case? Answer: The investigation is ongoing, and appropriate action will be taken based on its findings.
2. Why did the passenger not file a formal complaint? Answer: The reason for the passenger not filing a formal complaint is unknown.
3. What measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future? Answer: NFR has assured increased vigilance and sensitization of its staff to ensure safety and dignity of passengers.
4. What are the properties of ash gourd juice? Answer: Ash gourd juice is a good source of vitamins and minerals but does not possess the claimed weight loss or skin rejuvenation properties.
5. What is the importance of spreading awareness about health claims? Answer: It is crucial to debunk false health claims to prevent individuals from falling for misleading information and making harmful choices.
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