RPF arrests over 5,000 people for travelling in train coaches reserved for women
New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI) More than 5,100 people were arrested for travelling in or entering train coaches reserved for women and over 6,300 for occupying or entering coaches reserved for differently-abled people during a drive in December, the railway ministry said on Friday.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), which is entrusted with the security of railway properties, passengers, passenger areas and issues related therewith, launched a month-long pan-India drive with a focus on action against the menace of unauthorised entry into coaches reserved for women and differently-abled people, begging and extortion by eunuchs and seat cornering by unauthorised people in the general coaches of trains.
“During the drive, more than 5,100 persons were arrested for travelling/entering in coaches reserved for ladies, more than 6,300 persons were arrested for occupying/entering coaches reserved for persons with disabilities and legal action under the relevant provisions of the Railway Act was taken against such offenders, during which Rs 6.71 lakh and Rs 8.68 lakh respectively were realised as fine,” the ministry said in a statement.
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