Gurdaspur attack: Ferozepur Rly division to seek dedicated RPF company for patrol, surveillance

“I am writing to the Railway headquarters to seek a dedicated company of 100 RPF personnel for patrolling, surveillance and security on the entire stretch of railway tracks along the border. During a meeting with senior Punjab police officers, it has emerged that there is a threat perception on the international border and terrorists are more likely to strike along international border than the Line of Control,” Ferozepur Divisional Railway Manager Anuj Prakash said Wednesday.

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Prakash said Chief Security Commissioner of Northern Railways had Tuesday visited the site where bombs were recovered and had a meeting with Punjab Director-General of Police Sumedh Singh Saini and Government Railway Police Additional Director- General of Police Rohit Chaudhary.

It was also learnt that the Railways had identified the sections for patrolling and depending upon the threat perception, classified them as “most vulnerable, more vulnerable and vulnerable”.

Ferozepur Senior Divisional Security Commissioner S Z Khan said, “While the entire railway tracks along the border need to be patrolled thoroughly, we have classified the tracks as most vulnerable, more vulnerable and vulnerable. We also have manpower limitations. We are sending a detailed report in that regard to higher authorities.”

Ferozepur Senior Divisional Safety Officer N K Verma said, “We have told the train drivers and guards to be more vigilant. We are also
beefing up safety measures at important installations of the Railways.”

In a meeting with Railways officials, the Government Railway Police Punjab has asked for motor trolleys for patrolling and surveillance on railway tracks. At present, patrolling is done either on foot or on two-wheelers. GRP ADGP Rohit Chaudhary said the option to have motor trolleys for patrolling was being explored.

DRM Anuj Prakash said the motor trolleys were always there with civil engineering department of the Railways and could be offered for patrolling when the situation demanded.