PMPML conductor,e-ticket machine operator booked for fraud

An offence of cheating was registered against a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) conductor and an e-ticket machine operator for allegedly committing a fraud of Rs 1,700. Shivaji Sonu Madke,a ticket checker with the PMPML,had lodged a complaint against the duo on Tuesday. It was alleged that Pradip Kavthale,the conductor,conspired with Sandip Kale,the e-ticket machine operator,and cheated the PMPML by preparing a fake sale chart.