"People Can Afford 2AC But Will Steal A Slipper": Indian Railway Passenger's Confession Goes Viral

Long-distance train journeys in India are rarely about getting from one place to another. There is always a mix of nostalgia, chaos, noise, routine and small surprises. Most travellers, more often than not, end up with a story from the journey. Sometimes it's something ordinary, sometimes unexpected and occasionally it's just quirky enough to stand out. One such story was shared on Reddit, where a traveller chronicled an experience that is, in many ways, quintessentially Indian Railways. Somewhere between Pataliputra and Bengaluru, on a 2AC coach, the traveller drifted to sleep only to wake up to a small mystery.

"I'm currently travelling from Pataliputra to Bengaluru in 2AC, and when I woke up this morning, my slippers were gone," the passenger wrote in a post titled, "People can afford 2AC but will still steal a slipper. Indian Railways experience."

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The post sounded familiar to anyone who has travelled enough on Indian trains to know that unexpected things happen all the time. What followed made the story relatable to many online. The traveller added, "Not sure whether someone accidentally walked off with them or actually stole them, but bro people can buy a 2AC ticket but will still steal a Rs 2,000 pair of slippers."

Despite the irritation, the traveller signed off with, "Now I have to walk into SMVB barefoot. Kinda funny, kinda irritating."

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People can afford 2AC but will still steal a slipper. Indian Railways experience
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Users have shared their own experiences in the comments section, showing that incidents like this are far from unusual on Indian trains.

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A user wrote, "People stole headphones from the inaugural run of Tejas Express," suggesting that even brand-new premium services face the same problem.

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Another user pointed out that "all those unauthorised vendors are also suspects," hinting that not every disappearance can be blamed on fellow passengers.

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Someone recalled a familiar sight from older coaches, saying, "That's why the metal mug had been chained in the Indian style toilets on trains," suggesting that without the chain, the mug would likely disappear too.

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A user joked, "The slippers were more expensive than their shoes and the ticket combined. Travelling in 2AC is that common nowadays."

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Another user shared their own loss, writing, "Somebody legit stole my eyeglasses with -4.5 power," showing that everything from slippers to spectacles can go missing on a long journey.

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