The vigilance team has initiated a major drive at various reservation centres over Western Railway to curb the tout nuisance, said a statement issued by the Western Railway.
Five touts, who were selling tickets at a premium to the passengers, were apprehended during checks from Churchgate, Virar, Nalasopara, Kanjari, Borivali and Jhabua stations, it said.
The vigilance team conducted 36 checks at various locations all over Western Railway, said the release.
Five unauthorised persons, who were found offering assurance to passengers of getting confirmed tickets, too were booked by the vigilance team, said the statement.
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