shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > Mumbai > Mumbai Crime News > Article > Mumbai Woman boards coach for differently abled on train assaults passenger

Mumbai: Woman boards coach for differently-abled on train, assaults passenger

Updated on: 12 March,2018 08:01 PM IST  |  Mumbai
mid-day online correspondent |

Dhegle had gotten on to the train from Borivli

Mumbai: Woman boards coach for differently-abled on train, assaults passenger

Woman commuter bookedRepresentational Picture


A female commuter was booked on Thursday for illegally boarding a compartment specially marked for disabled passengers on a Churchgate-bound local train. The 27-year-old was also allegedly charged with assaulting a fellow commuter, who was in the same compartment.


A report in the Indian Express quotes the aggrieved commuter, Fatima D’Souza, as having stated, "Other passengers and I told her multiple times to move from the compartment. When I asked her if she was disabled, she abused me."


The accused, supposedly identified as Trishala Dhegle was not allowed to alight at the Bandra station. Dhegle had gotten on to the train from Borivli. The IE report also quotes D'Souza as having added, "I had already called on the helpline and she wanted to get away. When I tried to stop her, she hit me in the face and chest."

The accused was later lead out by a team of railway police officials at the Mumbai Central station. A case has been booked against her under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

Also Read: Each Railway Division To Have Advanced Simulators To Train Loco Drivers

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates

Trending Video

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK