Mumbai Stations Brace for Festivals: Tight Security, Bag Checks for Gudi Padwa, Eid
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Mumbai Stations Brace for Festivals: Tight Security, Bag Checks for Gudi Padwa, Eid
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News18•15-03-2026, 20:44
Mumbai Stations Brace for Festivals: Tight Security, Bag Checks for Gudi Padwa, Eid
•Mumbai's major railway stations to have tight police security for two days due to consecutive festivals: Gudi Padwa (March 19, 2026) and Ramzan Eid (March 21, 2026).
•Security aims to prevent overcrowding, stampedes, thefts, and harassment, especially with increased passenger movement due to gas cylinder shortages.
•Measures include mandatory bag checks for all passengers, extensive CCTV monitoring, and deployment of dog squads and bomb detection teams.
•Railway police and RPF are training station staff (stall owners, hawkers, porters) to report suspicious activities immediately.
•Passengers are urged to report unattended bags or suspicious persons to railway police/RPF or contact 1512/139.
