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India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Usne Shyd Kuch Spray Kara Content Creator Alleges Drugged, Robbed On Train To Guwahati
Travel vlogger Kanika Devrani has alleged she was drugged and robbed of her phone while travelling in the 2AC coach, raising concerns over railway security. New Delhi: A travel vlogger and social media influencer has alleged that she was drugged and robbed while travelling in a 2AC coach of the Brahmaputra Mail, sparking fresh concerns over passenger security on Indian Railways. Kanika Devrani, a YouTuber with more than 479 thousand Instagram followers, detailed the incident in a video shared on social media. The alleged theft took place during her journey from Delhi to Guwahati. In the video, Devrani claimed she lost consciousness mid-journey and later discovered that her iPhone had been stolen by the time the train reached New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal. "Usne shyd kuch spray kara, jisse shyd mereko kuch sense nahi hua, kyuki koi bhi agar asie travel krta hai toh mind toh alert rehta hi hai," she added. She alleged that an unauthorised individual entered her coach, possibly sprayed a sedative, and stole her phone. 'First-class AC tickets weren't available, so I booked a 2AC ticket, thinking it would be equally safe. But I was wrong,' she said in Hindi, adding, 'Maine socha first AC aur second AC dono mein safety toh hoti hi hai.' She raised concerns about security lapses, questioning how someone without a valid ticket could gain access to a reserved compartment. 'How can someone just enter the train without a ticket? Maybe it was someone local, or someone posing as railway staff, I have no idea,' she said. According to Devrani, a fellow passenger seated near her also reported a similar experience. 'The uncle next to me said his phone was also stolen. He was awake for the past four hours and was shocked that he didn't notice anything happening,' she added. Devrani claimed the coach warden downplayed the issue, allegedly saying, 'Train mein toh koi bhi chala jata hai,' implying bad security on board. She further alleged that Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials were uncooperative, even after she was able to trace her phone to Malda district in West Bengal using a tracking app. 'Initially, the phone wasn't traceable. But around 9:30 am, someone answered my mother's repeated calls and kept asking for the password,' she said. Watch The Video Here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kannu Priya (@kanika_devrani) Despite the alarming experience, Devrani later posted an update on her Instagram Stories, reassuring her followers: 'I am safe, guys. I've also tweeted about the issue. Thank you for your concern.'
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
YouTuber Kanika Devrani claims she was drugged, robbed on train to Assam; Railways responds
YouTuber and travel vlogger Kanika Devrani has alleged that she was drugged and robbed while travelling on the Brahmaputra Mail from Delhi to Guwahati on June 26. The incident, which reportedly took place in a 2AC coach, has raised concerns over passenger safety, prompting a response from the Railways. In a video shared on Instagram titled 'Travel Safe', Devrani claimed she lost consciousness during the journey and discovered her iPhone missing when the train halted at New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal. She alleged that an unauthorised person entered her compartment, sprayed a sedative, and stole her phone. A co-passenger also reported a similar experience, she said. 'First class AC tickets weren't available, so I booked a 2AC ticket thinking it would be safe. At New Jalpaiguri, while I was asleep and my phone was charging near my berth, someone took it,' Devrani said in her reel. The vlogger questioned how someone without a valid ticket was able to enter a reserved coach. She further alleged that Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel did not cooperate with her even after she located her phone via a tracking app in West Bengal's Malda district. Devrani also posted about the incident on social media, tagging West Bengal Police and Malda Police, and urged authorities to take action. Responding to her complaint, Railway Seva (@RailwaySeva) wrote on X, 'For necessary action, escalated to the concerned official.' The incident has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with several users calling out the lack of security in long-distance trains, particularly for women. 'Very sad to see this. Thank God you're safe, Kanika,' one user commented, while another wrote, 'Is it really this easy for anyone to enter reserved coaches without supervision? What safety are you providing to your passengers?' Some also criticised the broader state of railway security. 'Safety is a joke in India,' one comment read. As of now, there is no official word from the RPF or local police on whether an investigation has been launched.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
YouTuber Kanika Devrani claims she was drugged, robbed in AC coach, netizens air safety concerns
YouTuber and travel vlogger Kanika Devrani has claimed that she was drugged and robbed while travelling on the Brahmaputra Mail from Delhi to Assam on June 26. In a viral Instagram reel captioned 'Travel safe', Devrani shared that after a blackout moment, she realised that her iPhone was missing when the train halted at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in West Bengal. Watch here: A post shared by Kannu Priya (@kanika_devrani) The vlogger alleged that a stranger, allegedly without a ticket, entered the 2AC compartment where she was seated, spoke to several passengers while crossing the coach, and sprayed a sedative on her. Devrani also claimed that her co-passenger had a similar experience and lost his mobile phone. 'As First class AC tickets weren't available, I had booked a 2nd AC ticket from New Delhi to Guwahati on Brahmaputra Mail. I was of the opinion that it is all safe. The train had halted at New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal, I was asleep and my phone was put under the charge,' the YouTuber said on June 27, recounting the incident. 'Someone came to my berth, my phone was under my pillow, and took it. First of all, how can the Railways staff let in someone unknown without a ticket? I don't know who the person is,' Priya added. She also alleged that the Railway Protection Force (RPF) did not cooperate with her despite knowing her lost phone's location. The Find My Device app tracked her phone's live location to West Bengal's Malda. On X, she tagged @WBPolice and @malda_police on X, urging them to take action. Social media users have expressed safety concerns soon after the video came to light. 'Feeling so sad to hear that .. need to be more careful and the government should do something,' a user commented. 'Very sad to see this and thank god you're safe kanika. @ @railminindia Is it that easy that anyone can enter the 2S class without the ticket even under the supervision of your employers? This is the safety you're providing to your passengers and especially to females? You must look into this matter and take action as quickly as possible,' another person wrote.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Railways Reacts To YouTuber's Claim That She Was Drugged, Robbed In 2AC Coach
Indian Railways responded to shocking allegations made by Kanika Devrani, a travel vlogger, that she was drugged and robbed in a 2AC coach of the Brahmaputra Mail while travelling from Delhi to Guwahati. The incident apparently happened when the train halted at New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station (NJP) in West Bengal. She claimed that her co-passengers were also looted. Posting a video on Instagram, she claimed that a passenger who was in the upper seat sprayed something on her. "I couldn't sense anything". She added that she had a conversation with that man as he was asking for seat numbers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kannu Priya (@kanika_devrani) Responding to the video, Railway Seva (@RailwaySeva), wrote, "For necessary action escalated to the concerned official." What did Kanika Devrani say? In the video, labelled "Indian Railway is not safe", she claimed that a stranger without a ticket allegedly boarded the 2AC coach at New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station and sprayed something, knocking Devrani and another passenger unconscious. When she regained consciousness, her iPhone 15 Pro Max was missing. "As First class AC tickets weren't available, I had booked a 2nd AC ticket from New Delhi to Guwahati on Brahmaputra Mail. I was of the opinion that it is all safe. The train had halted at New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal, I was asleep and my phone was put under the charge," she said. "Someone came to my berth, my phone was under my pillow, and took it. First of all, how can the Railways staff let in someone unknown without a ticket? I don't know who the person is." Devrani used the Find My Device app to track her phone's live location, which showed it was in West Bengal's Malda. She tagged @WBPolice and @malda_police on X, urging them to take action. Kanika alleged that the police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) were uncooperative, despite knowing the phone's live location. Social media raised concerns about passenger safety The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety on trains, particularly in 2AC coaches. Many social media users have demanded better security measures, including CCTV cameras in coaches and increased patrols during unscheduled stops. "It's sad but it's hard truth of India ..very sad to listen this," one user commented on Devrani's video. Another said, "Is it that easy that anyone can enter the 2S class without the ticket even under the supervision of your employers? This is the safety you're providing to your passengers and especially to females? You must look into this matter and take action as quickly as possible."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Train horror: YouTuber alleges being drugged and robbed in 2AC coach; says police denied help
Train horror (Image: Instagram) Youtuber Kanika Devrani alleged that she was drugged and robbed while travelling alone in the train, sparking concerns among people about the safety of passengers in the Indian Railway. YouTuber claimed that while traveling from Delhi to Assam in the Brahmaputra Mail, an unidentified man boarded the 2AC coach without a ticket, sprayed a sedative, and stole mobile phones — including hers and another passenger's — while they were unconscious. In a video, posted by Kanika, she added that she had chosen the 2AC class, assuming it would offer more security during her solo journey. For added safety and privacy, she placed her phone under her pillow, drew the curtains around her berth, and kept the lights off while sleeping. Despite these precautions, she later learned that a stranger had reportedly entered the compartment, inquired about seat numbers, and may have used a sedative before stealing valuables from her and other passengers. The YouTuber shared that she felt stressed and anxious upon realizing what had happened. 'I was terrified thinking about what could have gone wrong,' she said, adding that she managed to reach her family using a spare phone. She also mentioned that despite her efforts, she received little assistance from the Railway Police and has been struggling to get support from Assam Police as well, with no progress so far. In her video, Youtuber urged viewers to "travel safe," while repeatedly stressing the lack of security in Indian trains. The video sparked concern on social media, with many users questioning how unauthorized individuals could access reserved coaches so easily, especially in the presence of railway staff. Her video went viral with over 44k likes and around 860 comments. One commenter criticised the security lapse, particularly about women's safety, and demanded swift action from Indian Railways. Another viewer emphasised the importance of sharing the video as a warning for solo travellers.
