27-04-2025
Central Railway enhances security measures at Pune Division to counter emerging threats
Pune, Apr 27 (UNI) Pune Division, Central Railway, has strengthened its security arrangements, including with deployment of dog squads and regular surprise checks, in response to emerging security threats to ensure the safety and security of passengers, assets, and railway premises.
A series of intensified security steps have been undertaken across the division, especially focusing on Pune station, which has been identified as a sensitive location.
Pune Station has been declared a sensitive station, and one additional Inspector has been deployed in the evening shift to enhance monitoring and quick response.
Regular surprise checks are being conducted by Gazetted Officers (GOs) across sensitive areas, said a release today.
CCTV surveillance is being minutely monitored on a continuous basis to ensure real-time observation.
Coordination meetings are regularly conducted with GRP (Government Railway Police) officials to ensure seamless joint operations.
Anti-sabotage checks are being intensified with the help of dog squads.
All shift in-charges, duty officers, and staff deployed at the circulating areas have been instructed to
carry arms while on duty.
Additional random checking is being carried out to ensure alertness in and around station premises.
All staff members have been briefed to remain ready and capable of assembling within a short time whenever required.
Two barracks at Tadiwala Road, Pune, each with a capacity of around 30 beds, are available to accommodate reserve staff for emergency deployment. A reserve company of 30 staff is stationed, the release added.
A list of nearby-staying staff with their phone numbers has been made available at the DSCR (Duty Station Control Room) Pune for quick mobilization.
An emergency WhatsApp group has been created for rapid information dissemination among key security personnel.
An armed patrol party comprising one officer and two staff is deployed in each shift at Pune Station to patrol mainly the platform areas.
Around 24 important trains are being escorted over Pune Division to ensure onboard passenger safety, said the release.
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