Crime & Law · India
Loco pilot stops train for snacks, railway orders probe
A loco pilot of the Indore-Mhow DEMU train allegedly stopped the train mid-route to purchase samosas. A video of the incident, showing the pilot disembarking to buy snacks from a roadside shop, has gone viral on social media. Passengers reportedly waited for approximately 10 minutes. Following the circulation of the video, the Railways has initiated an investigation into the matter. Local residents have also claimed that the train frequently stops at Rangwasa Road, causing delays.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 10 · Right 5 n = 15
- Centre (10 votes, 13 outlets): Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer