In a nationwide investigation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) busted the illegal software called ‘Real Mango’ or ‘Rare Mango’ which was used for cornering confirmed railway reservations. RPF has, so far, apprehended 50 criminals involved in the operation of this illegal software and blocking of live tickets worth over Rs 5 lakh.

“In view of the apprehension of increase in touting activity after the restart of the passenger services, drive against touts was intensified by Railway Protection Force of Indian Railways. Operation of an illegal software called ‘Rare Mango’ (later changed its name to ‘Real Mango’) was revealed on August 9 during action against touts by the field units of RPF,” a senior official said.