Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Incidents of stone pelting on trains remain unabated in Madhya Pradesh, sparking serious concerns over passenger safety.
In the latest incident, the Sanghamitra Express travelling from Bihar's Danapur to Karnataka's Bengaluru was targeted by miscreants near Jabalpur, marking yet another case in a series of similar attacks on trains in the region.
Earlier, the Mahakaushal Express, which departed from Jabalpur station for Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi, was pelted with stones near the Shobhapur railway crossing.
According to reports, the general coach of the train was targeted as the train passed through the crossing. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in either of the incidents. Railway officials suspect that the stone-pelting is linked to bets placed by drunkards.
The presence of a liquor shop close to the railway tracks near Shobhapur is believed to be a major contributing factor, encouraging antisocial activities in the area.
Upon receiving information about the incident, an RPF team began patrolling the area. Senior railway authorities also held a meeting with the Jabalpur Collector and local police to discuss preventive measures.
The RPF has launched an investigation into the matter. People in the vicinity are being questioned. The RPF has registered a case against the unidentified accused and initiated an investigation.
Pelting stones for placing bets
Earlier, on January 2, RPF personnel caught 10 youths standing near the railway track close to Shobhapur during a routine patrolling. After checking, 6 youths were found holding stones, while 4 others were making mobile phone reels as trains passed.
RPF officials said the youths used to throw stones at moving trains for fun and even placed bets on which coach would be hit. They admitted that hitting the glass of an AC coach was considered a ‘win’ among them.
Incidents of stone pelting on trains remain unabated in Madhya Pradesh, sparking serious concerns over passenger safety.
In the latest incident, the Sanghamitra Express travelling from Bihar's Danapur to Karnataka's Bengaluru was targeted by miscreants near Jabalpur, marking yet another case in a series of similar attacks on trains in the region.
Earlier, the Mahakaushal Express, which departed from Jabalpur station for Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi, was pelted with stones near the Shobhapur railway crossing.
According to reports, the general coach of the train was targeted as the train passed through the crossing. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in either of the incidents. Railway officials suspect that the stone-pelting is linked to bets placed by drunkards.
The presence of a liquor shop close to the railway tracks near Shobhapur is believed to be a major contributing factor, encouraging antisocial activities in the area.
Upon receiving information about the incident, an RPF team began patrolling the area. Senior railway authorities also held a meeting with the Jabalpur Collector and local police to discuss preventive measures.
The RPF has launched an investigation into the matter. People in the vicinity are being questioned. The RPF has registered a case against the unidentified accused and initiated an investigation.
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