Loco Pilot Denied Leave Post-Surgery, Forced to Show Dressing; Railway Faces Backlash

• Lucknow loco pilot Rajesh Meena was allegedly denied leave after piles surgery despite presenting medical documents and even showing his dressing.
• Officials in Lucknow Railway Division reportedly refused leave extension, demanding senior approval for 'sick memo' even after medical examination confirmed his serious condition.
• A video of the alleged insensitivity went viral, sparking widespread anger among employee organizations.
• The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) strongly condemned the incident, calling it an affront to the employee's self-respect.
• Labor law experts emphasize that medical leave is a statutory right, urging a sensitive approach from the administration; a departmental inquiry is now demanded.