I am Rishav Roy. I am 21 years old and I am a student. Today (22.06.2011), I went to Howrah station for picking up my friend who was coming from Kharagpur. I am not well accustommed to stations, so am not well knowledged about any station.By mistake I went inside the platform without purchasing ticket. A ticket checker caught hold of me and asked me for the ticket. I was little bit shocked but then I understood what mistake I have done. He charged me a fine of Rs.260 for just not purchasing a platform ticket and that also by mistake. I was not having so much cash with me but still somehow I managed to give the amount. But I requested him by saying, sir please leave me, it was by mistake, I didn't knew it. But then he started saying that, "Rs.260 na dile Rs.1280 jor kore niye nebo, jei bhabe hok". He just threatened me like anything. I just want to ask you one thing madam, Is it a justice to take Rs.260 fine from a student for just a mistake? If the railway authority is so strict then there should have been some restriction at the entrance itself. If the ticket checker has committed a crime by doing it, then I want certain actions to be taken against him. I don't know his name, but the incident took place at near about 5:30 to 5:45 pm, he was a bit short height and of black complexion. If this happens to students then why would we not hate the city?
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