Irctc — Bad service by the attendants: BBSR/Rajdhani Express

I want to complain about the bad service of the attendants in the Bhubaneswar (BBSR) Rajdhani Express (Train no 22812). Date of journey 29th of May 2015 (Friday). Date of incident 30th of May 2015 (Saturday) at Bhubaneswar station in H1 compartment (AC First class). First of all the service by the attendants was below average. Secondly, the came asking for tips even though it is clearly written outside to pay no tips. When inquired about that they mentioned it's for outsiders. Thirdly, the attendants collected all the bedding and pillows before the final stop (BBSR). So when we arrived in Bhubaneswar, there were no attendants and the compartment was open to anybody. I was waiting inside my cabin (E) for my parents as I had a lot of luggage. Two rag picker boys got into the compartment. However, they didn't create any trouble. But two other men also stepped into the compartment. Seeing a lone female, they approached me and asked if I am alone. It was pretty clear they were not asking with any good intention. Next thing I know there is a complete power cut in the compartment. Both the men said it's because the train has stopped which I didn't believe since the train had stopped in many stations before that and nothing like that had happened. This all happened within 10 minutes of the train arriving in BBSR. There were no other passengers in the compartment. They had locked one of the doors also and asking me to get inside the cabin. Fortunately, my parents had arrived by this time and my mother started banging the cabin's window. These two guys went and opened the doors and also turned on the lights (according to them there was a power cut). I got out of the train with my parents and immediately got out of the station. Since the train was already 9 hours late we just went home and didn't take any action then. I am going to lodge a police complain now regarding the irresponsible behavior of the attendants. This is a very serious issue. If my parents would not have arrived in time I am not sure what might have happened. The attendants should have stayed in the compartment until all the passengers have gotten off and then locked the doors before leaving. These people could easily harm the passengers or steal and destroy train properties. Please do inquire about the attendants present on 29th and 30th of May 2015 in BBSR/Rajdhani Express in the H1 coach. They should be reprimanded for this behavior or made aware of the harm that such type of behavior could have on the passengers and train's properties. And please do let me know if any actions have been taken.
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