India, Nov. 6 -- A video of a passenger being allegedly beaten by the railway catering staff inside a train in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi has sparked a major controversy on social media, prompting the Indian Railways to respond to the matter.

The passenger, identified as Nihaal, was allegedly assaulted onboard the Andaman Express when he objected to being charged Rs.130 for a vegetarian meal, saying that it was overpriced.

The video, which has gone viral on social media, showed a group of men, alleged to be catering staff, beating the passenger with sticks and belts inside the compartment. Other passengers can be seen trying to intervene and save the victim.

The victim narrated the incident on social media, stating that he was travelling w...