Safety Campaign Intensifies Ahead of Diwali
BHOPAL: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Bhopal Division has confiscated highly flammable materials, including firecrackers worth over ₹1 lakh and two domestic gas cylinders, during an intensive four-day safety drive. The action comes as part of a directive from senior railway officials to prevent fire accidents, which pose a severe risk to life and property during the Diwali season.
Heavy Fines and Jail Time Warning
Railway authorities strongly warned passengers against carrying prohibited flammable goods such as firecrackers, petroleum products, gas cylinders, kerosene, and matchboxes. A single spark from these items can lead to a massive disaster.
Violating these rules is a punishable offense under Sections 67, 164, and 165 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989. Penalties include a fine of up to ₹1,000, up to three years in jail, or both.
The seizures—made between October 8 and 11 on trains like the Bhopal-Gwalior Intercity and Amarkantak Express, as well as on platforms—highlight the ongoing safety threat. Senior DCM Saurabh Kataria appealed to all passengers to strictly adhere to regulations for the safety of themselves and co-passengers, ensuring a safe and pleasant journey for everyone.
