MEASURES FOR RAIL SECURITY IN NAXALITE
INFESTED REGIONS
The Railways have
introduced measures for security of trains and passengers in naxalite
infested areas.
Accordingly, a Zonal
Railways Committee has been formed in each Division to identify
sections under threat, in consultation with the State Police,
and introduce security patrolling of the tracks as the State Government
is not in a position to perform this preventive measure.
Besides, the State
Governments have been sensitized over sharing of actionable intelligence
by them and intelligence agencies with Railway Protection Force
(RPF) and Railways. In addition, Government Railway Police (GRP)
and State Police have taken additional steps for preventing any
untoward incident.
In vulnerable areas,
patrolling of tracks by motor trolley with State Police Personnel
has been introduced. During bundhs and agitations, patrolling
of tracks with engines is resorted to in affected areas.
The State Chief Secretaries
and Directors General of Police are providing necessary cooperation
in strengthening security of train services.
Security of trains
from sabotage and that of passengers is the primary responsibility
of the State Governments. The Railways and RPF, however, help
out the State Governments and GRP wherever and whenever required.
