Top Indian Pole Vaulters Forced Off Train Over Equipment at Panvel Station

India's top pole vaulters, Dev Meena and Kuldeep Yadav, were forced to deboard a train at Panvel station after a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) objected to their carrying of pole vault equipment, deemed unauthorized luggage. The athletes were stranded for nearly five hours despite offers to pay fines and requests to speak with senior officials. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked public outrage and highlighted logistical challenges faced by Indian athletes transporting specialized sports gear.