Lok Sabha Question No. 153 (STARRED), answered on 2022-07-27
Subject: Incidents of Crimes in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Upendra Singh Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 153 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2022

## INCIDENTS OF CRIMES IN TRAINS

- *153.     SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
- (a) whether there is an increase in the number of cases of burglary, looting  and  other  crimes  against  passengers  in  various  long distance trains;
- (b) if so, the number of such instances reported during the last one year, zone-wise; and
- (c) the  efforts  made  by  the  Railways  to  check  such  incidents  and ensure fear free journey of passengers in trains?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****

STATEMENT REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  STARRED QUESTION NO. 153 BY SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 27.07.2022 REGARDING INCIDENTS OF CRIMES IN TRAINS

(a)  to  (c):  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and, therefore, State Governments are responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and maintenance of law and order on Railways through their law enforcement agencies viz. Government Railway Police (GRP)/District Police. Railway  Protection  Force  (RPF)  supplements  the  efforts  of  GRP/District Police to provide  better  protection and  security  to railway property, passenger area and passengers and for matters connected therewith.

Cases of crime under Indian Penal Code (IPC) are registered and investigated by the concerned GRP.   Based on the data provided by GRP Stations,  the  cases  of  burglary,  theft  of  passengers'  belongings,  dacoity, robbery and drugging reported in long distance trains over Indian Railways have decreased during the year 2021 as compared to the year 2019. Data of crime in year 2020 is not considered for comparison as the passenger train operation was severely curtailed due to the onset of Covid -19.

The following  steps  are  being  taken  by  the  Railways  in  coordination  with GRP for safety and security of passengers in trains and at stations:-

1. On vulnerable and identified routes/sections, trains are escorted by Railway Protection Force in addition to trains escorted by Government Railway Police of different States daily.
2. For  immediate  assistance  passengers  can  make  complaint  on  Rail Madad  Portal  directly  or  through  Helpline  Number  139  (integrated with National Emergency No.112).

3. Railways are in regular touch with passengers through various social media  platforms  viz.  twitter,  facebook  etc.  to  enhance  security  of passengers and to address their security concern.
4. Frequent  announcements  are  made  through  Public  Address  System to educate passengers to take precautions against theft, snatching, drugging etc.
5. CCTV cameras have been provided in 5882 coaches and 861 Railway Stations for enhanced security of passengers.
6. Under 'Meri Saheli' initiative, focused attention has been provided for safety  and  security  of  lady  passengers  travelling  alone  by  long distance trains for their entire journey i.e. from originating station to destination station.
7. Zonal  railways have  been  instructed  for  deployment  of  proper combined  strength  of  male  &  female  RPF/RPSF  personnel  in  train escort parties, to the extent possible.
8. State  Level  Security  Committee  of  Railways  (SLSCR)  have  been constituted for all State/Union Territories under the Chairmanship of respective  Director  General  of  Police/Commissioner  of  States/Union Territories for regular monitoring and review of security arrangements of the Railways.

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