Kolkata: Greater than 1,400 male passengers had been arrested by RPF within the Jap Railway zone in October for travelling in prepare compartments designated for girls, an official mentioned on Saturday.
Urging male passengers to not journey in women’ compartments or women’ particular trains, the official mentioned that girls passengers might dial 139 to get assist from the railway authorities in case of any inconvenience.
The Railway Safety Drive within the ER zone registered greater than 1,200 instances and arrAested over 1,400 male passengers for travelling in prepare compartments designated for girls solely, he mentioned.
Amongst them, 262 passengers had been arrested in Howrah division, 574 in Sealdah, 176 in Malda and 392 offenders in Asansol, the official mentioned in an announcement.
The penal measures can be initiated towards offenders, together with each fines and imprisonment, for boarding prepare compartments designated for girls solely.
