Mumbai Local News: CR RPF arrests 2 youths for entering motorman’s cabin and making reels

Central Railway’s (CR) Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully apprehended two individuals who trespassed into the Motorman's cabin of a stationary local train at Kasara station.

The accused were 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 25.07.2024 and the other accused shot the video, which was uploaded o­n social media. 

Central Railway’s RPF  team collaborated with the Cyber Cell and nabbed  the duo from Nashik o­n 8.08.2024. During questioning, the accused confessed  to having  entered the Motorman’s cabin of the train to create a video for social media. They were subsequently arrested and charged under CR NO.1200/24, sections 145(b) and 147.

Don’t break the rules!
Two youths were arrested for unauthorized entry into the Motorman's cabin at Kasara station.

Remember, creating reels should never come at the cost of your life.
Report any such incidents immediately at 9004410735 or 139.

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— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) August 11, 2024

This swift action demonstrates CR’s zero-tolerance policy towards trespassing and unauthorised access and gives a strong warning to offenders.

Recently a number of such incidents have come to light including Northern Railway’s case of Gulzar Sheikh who was arrested by RPF for tampering with railway tracks for making videos.

Central Railway reiterates its commitment to passenger safety and appeals to all people not to indulge in such acts which can endanger passenger safety, disturb railway working and violate the Railway Laws & Rules. Offenders will  face strict legal action.

Railways further request all citizens and passengers to report anyone indulging in such acts o­n railway premises by contacting the mobile number 9004410735 or 139 immediately.

The safety of passengers remains the top priority for Indian Railways, and the authorities continue to take all necessary measures to ensure a secure travel environment.