stone pelting

Stone-pelting on trains remains a serious concern for passenger safety and railway operations. The Salem division of Southern Railway is increasing preventive actions and awareness campaigns. Recent incidents involved juveniles and a repeat offender. Authorities are educating the public, especially children, about the dangers and legal consequences. Reporting suspicious activity is encouraged to ensure smooth train services.

Four, including two police personnel, injured in stone pelting

Nirmal Nagar police apprehended sixteen individuals following a violent protest during a demolition drive near Bandra Railway station. A mob of around 150 people turned aggressive, pelting stones and paver blocks at officers for nearly an hour. Five police personnel sustained injuries, including a fractured hand and a broken nose. The situation is now under control, with debris removal underway.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to halt the Garib Nagar anti-encroachment drive, affirming the railways' legal right to remove illegal structures. This development follows arrests for rioting during the demolition, with police investigating the violence that injured several personnel. Debris clearance is ongoing, and the land will be used for railway infrastructure development and easing congestion.

A massive fire engulfed a furniture market in Delhi's Shastri Park, prompting an angry response from locals who allegedly pelted stones at initial fire tenders due to a perceived slow response. While the blaze, fueled by flammable materials, has been extinguished, authorities are investigating its cause. No casualties were reported.

A wedding in Azamgarh turned chaotic when a woman, claiming a long-standing relationship with the groom, arrived with police to halt the ceremony. Despite her allegations, rituals were completed, and the couple fled. Five individuals were taken into custody following the incident and stone-pelting at officers.

Veteran actress Asha Parekh recalled a chaotic incident during the filming of 'Kati Patang' in Nainital. Due to Rajesh Khanna's immense popularity, crowds became unmanageable, preventing the crew from boarding a boat. Frustrated fans then resorted to throwing stones, forcing the director to halt shooting for the day.

Passenger safety on Kerala's railways is under severe strain, with rising incidents of stone pelting and harassment. Premium Vande Bharat trains are frequent targets, fueled by jealousy and mischief. Inadequate RPF personnel and overcrowding exacerbate the problem, prompting calls for increased security, automatic doors, and enhanced public awareness campaigns to curb these dangerous acts.