“Expect the Unexpected is old saying Expect the expected is my saying"

"My Name is Vinodh and I am not an accused"

Most of us long for good old days in our life, the thrill we experienced and tension in our heart when we were caught by the wrong doings. As we grow we might austere ourselves from certain activities or reduce to less eccentric state. But I had an opportunity to turn back the pages of my life once again today. The analogy was same place, same mistake and exactly the same spot to give a special mention.

Last 2 of my friends were along with me, when we trespassed the railway line at Park Station. But This time I was alone, I boarded the train to central around 10.30 after a long wait at Ambattur .This made me reckless as it was getting late for my internship. The travel time is less but the transit is almost equal to my travelling time. After a small stride from central, I reached park station to board the train to Mambalam.

The moment where the fate played a trick on me, I noticed the train approaching the platform .The only way to catch is to bypass the foot over bridge and cross the tracks. Though I was in the same situation 2 years back, but I could not resist myself from making the same mistake. Within seconds of such an act I was surrounded by 2 people asking for my ticket. I realized that I was caught again for the same reason.

I was made to stand along with group who were caught for the same reason. There was hue and cry initially, people trying to highlight the reasons for their act .The RPF was adamant in leaving anyone, I enjoyed the scene very much. I made a call to my friend who accompanied me when I was caught for the first time. We shared those thoughts and great memory exchanges with him. As time passed, RPF directed us to Railway Police Station.

Everything was bearable except the advice given by railway police, which continued for 10 minutes. Oh my god those 10 minutes seemed like listening to lecture for more than an hour or so. Around 2 hours later, they asked for the fine and address. Initial fine amount was 500 as per IPC, later they registered me under Footboard. Since I am a student a concession was given by the Police, asked me to pay Rs.100 in front of the magistrate in Egmore Station.

"Never Encourage a conversation to the Unknown"

The final twist and hilarious thing that happened when I was waiting outside the court for my turn to pay the fine. A lean man came near and engaged himself in a conversation with me, he showered a long list of questions enquiring about this gathering in front of the court. After answering his questions , he revealed that he is from press .He gave me a compliment thanks for explaining me the details very clearly to me. He wanted to highlight this issue but I made a bargain with him , I gave you the details so don’t cover me in your shoot. Before he could turn up , I was produced in front of the magistrate along four other guys.

Magistrate asked,” will you repeat this”, we all nodded our head affirming her that we won’t repeat this. She asked us to pay Rs.100 each and leave the place. First time in my life, had chance to visit the court. That was quite an unforgettable moment that remains etched in my heart. I lost the pride of saying , I never visited police station or court .Before the news reporter could come for the coverage I left the place since I don’t like publicity stunt .

Hmmm! ( Evalavo paanrom idha panna mattoma)…

by

KVS