Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully apprehended two individuals who trespassed into the Motorman’s cabin of a stationary local train at Kasara station, located in the Thane district of Maharashtra.
According to an official statement released by Central Railway on Sunday, “The accused have been identified as Raja Himmat Yerwal (20) and Ritesh Hiralal Jadhav (18), both residents of Nashik. One of the accused entered the Motorman’s cabin of suburban train number 95410 parked at Platform 4, Kasara station, on July 25, while the other filmed the incident and uploaded the video to social media.”
Central Railway’s RPF team collaborated with the Cyber Cell and apprehended the duo in Nashik on August 8. During questioning, the accused confessed to entering the Motorman’s cabin to create a video for social media. They were subsequently arrested and charged under CR NO.1200/24, Sections 145(b) and 147.
“This swift action demonstrates CR’s zero-tolerance policy towards trespassing and unauthorized access and serves as a strong warning to offenders,” the CR statement added.
Recently, similar incidents have come to light, including a case involving Northern Railway’s Gulzar Sheikh, who was arrested by the RPF for tampering with railway tracks to make videos.
Central Railway reiterates its commitment to passenger safety and appeals to everyone not to engage in such acts, which can endanger passenger safety, disrupt railway operations, and violate Railway Laws & Rules. “Offenders will face strict legal action.”
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the safety of passengers remains the top priority for Indian Railways, and authorities will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure a secure travel environment.
(With ANI Inputs)
