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Passengers planning to book Tatkal tickets online will now need to undergo Aadhaar OTP verification, as Indian Railways has rolled out a new mandate aimed at curbing misuse and ensuring fair access to high-demand bookings.
From July 15 onwards, the Aadhaar-based OTP system has become compulsory for all online Tatkal reservations, according to Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Northern Railway's Jammu Division.
Singhal explained that the move is part of broader efforts to bring greater transparency and accountability into the Tatkal ticketing system. "Passengers must now carry a mobile device linked to their Aad...