Theft cases across Northern-Railway zone decrease by 50% in 2018
The number of theft cases across the Northern Railway zone reduced to 105 in 2018 (up to April) as compared to 211 cases in the corresponding period in 2017, according to the Railways. It said a close watch is kept on anti-social elements with the help of CCTV cameras and coordination meetings with Government Railway Police (GRP) and civil police are also held regularly
How is Northern Railway preventing thefts across Delhi stations?
Railways said, "Delhi witnesses a large number of passengers. Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the NR is committed to providing safety and security to the passengers in the coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP)." "For this purpose, most affected sections/stations have already been identified. Special teams of crime intelligence at the divisions and headquarters level have been constituted to nab criminals," it added.
Steps taken to reduce thefts in Northern Railway zone
Train escort parties are being sensitized to keep a vigilant eye on suspected persons while the train is departing/arriving at stations. Staff is also deployed in plain clothes at the end of the platforms to keep an eye on miscreants committing crime at the time of the train's departure/arrival. RPF and GRP have provided 24X7 security helpline numbers, 182 and 1512 respectively, Railways said.
Ensuring that train doors are locked properly
The train escort parties are briefed to ensure that the doors of the trains are properly locked/closed. Similarly, the train attendants at the originating station are briefed to ensure that doors of the coaches are locked/closed during the journey, the Railways' statement said.
