A shocking case of not getting leave even on sick leave has come to light in Railways. This case is related to Lucknow Railway Division, where a loco pilot was not given sick leave even after piles surgery. It is alleged that after being denied leave, loco pilot Rajesh Meena, upset, took off his pants in front of the senior officer and showed him the wounds from the operation.
What is the whole matter?
The video of this incident is in the WhatsApp group of railway employees. viral This has happened, after which employee organizations have termed it as inhumane behaviour. According to media reports, according to the leaders of All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA), Rajesh Meena comes from the Scheduled Tribe community. Rajesh had undergone piles surgery in Lucknow on 22 February 2026. He was given leave from 22 to 28 February but as the wound was not completely healed, he sought extension of leave from the Railway Health Unit as per the prescribed procedure.
showed my wounds out of compulsion
According to the union, after examination, the doctor accepted the need to extend the leave and asked senior officials to bring the sick memo. Rajesh Meena first contacted the Crew Controller and then Chief Crew Controller (CCC) Ratan Kumar. The union alleges that Meena also showed her medical documents, lab reports and dressing, but she was not given leave. Finally, out of compulsion, Meena took off her clothes to show her wounds. Later, after the intervention of a union leader, he got leave for rest.
Union expressed displeasure?
Regarding this matter, AILRSA General Secretary KC James said that it is very shameful that a loco pilot had to go to this extent to get medical leave. He has demanded strict action against the officer related to the railway administration. After the matter came to light, there is anger among the railway employees and demands are being raised to fix accountability from the administration.
