Ticket touts are exploiting the Indian Railway's Tatkal booking system, using special software to grab tickets before regular users can. They pre-load multiple users' information and book tickets within seconds of the Tatkal window opening. This is a big problem, as regular users struggle to get tickets, especially since touts can...
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use multiple private IDs to book tickets and have access to authorized commercial IDs after 15 minutes. The Railway Police Force (RPF) is cracking down on these touts, using data software to detect suspicious activity and arrest them. They have already caught 41 touts and seized 642 tickets worth ₹14.17 lakh. Touts often charge exorbitant fees for guaranteed tickets, especially during festivals and auspicious occasions.