IRCTC Deactivates 30 Million User IDs: Is Your Account Affected?

• IRCTC deactivated over 30 million suspicious user IDs to combat fake bookings and bot activities, ensuring genuine passengers get tickets.
• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the action in Rajya Sabha, citing Aadhaar-based verification and multi-layer cybersecurity measures for a more secure and transparent system.
• Over 6.043 billion malicious bot requests were blocked in the last six months (until December 2025), along with 376 complaints on the National Cyber Crime Portal for 399,000 suspicious bookings.
• Aadhaar-based OTP verification is now mandatory for Tatkal tickets to prevent irregularities, making it harder for agents or bots.
• Users can check account status by logging into the official IRCTC website or app; an error message indicates deactivation, prompting contact with customer care.