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Over 3 crore fake accounts removed from IRCTC portal: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On: 25 March, 2026 02:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Responding to questions during the Question Hour, Vaishnaw said the removal of fake accounts has significantly helped in reducing the influence of touts who exploit the system to block tickets and resell them at higher prices

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Pic/PTI
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that more than three crore fake user accounts have been removed from the IRCTC portal as part of a major crackdown on ticket touts and fraudulent bookings, reported news agency PTI.
The move is aimed at ensuring fair access to railway tickets for genuine passengers and curbing illegal practices that often lead to artificial scarcity.

