Patna: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has constituted a 29-member special team to strengthen security on trains passing through sensitive sections near Manpur Railway Station following recent incidents of stone-pelting on moving trains, including the Rampurhat-Gaya Passenger service.
The special unit has been formed under the direction of RPF Senior Commandant Dinesh Singh Tomar. The operation will be led by RPF Inspector Banarsi Yadav.
According to railway officials, the team includes four Sub-Inspectors, five Assistant Sub-Inspectors and 20 selected personnel. The unit will conduct round-the-clock patrols in day and night shifts to monitor suspicious activity and respond quickly to criminal incidents.
Focus on Vulnerable Railway Zones
The RPF said surveillance has been intensified at railway signals, loop lines, outer areas and railway crossings where trains usually slow down. Officials believe such locations are frequently targeted by anti-social elements involved in stone-pelting, theft and robbery.
Railway authorities stated that trains moving through these stretches will now remain under continuous monitoring by RPF personnel.
Technology-Based Monitoring Introduced
As part of the revised security arrangement, the RPF has introduced a digital attendance and monitoring mechanism to ensure accountability among personnel deployed on duty.
Officials said security staff posted at designated locations must now take photographs from their duty points and upload them to the official RPF WhatsApp group. The system is intended to verify physical presence and active surveillance during patrol duty.
Daily Reporting to Headquarters
The RPF has also directed the special team to submit daily operational reports to headquarters. These reports will include details of patrol activities, action taken against suspects and developments related to security operations.
Officials said the reporting system is aimed at improving transparency and reducing negligence in field deployment.
Arrests Made in Recent Cases
RPF Inspector Banarsi Yadav said deserted stretches near loop lines, outer signals and railway crossings have historically remained vulnerable to criminal activity.
He added that more than five accused persons linked to recent stone-pelting incidents have already been arrested and sent to jail. Railway authorities said additional security measures have now been introduced to ensure safer travel conditions for passengers.
