Investigations launched into Ella online train tickets ‘mafia’
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- January 17, 2025
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- Investigations launched into Ella online train tickets ‘mafia’
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Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena alleges that a major racket involving ‘e-tickets’ for up-country trains to Ella is presently taking place.
According to the Deputy Minister, e-tickets for this popular tourist route are sold out within an astonishing 42 seconds of their release online, raising serious concerns about fraudulent practices.
Deputy Minister Gunasena made this accusation while speaking at the Kandy District Coordination Committee meeting, highlighting that a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the e-ticket racket.
The Kandy District Coordination Committee meeting was held ON Wednesday y (15) at the Kandy District Secretariat Auditorium with Co-Chairman Minister K. D. Lalkantha and the Governor of the Central Province Prof. Sarath Abeykoon in attendance.
