Railways Uncover Stone-Pelting Menace: 32 Arrested, Minors a Concern
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News18•27-01-2026, 12:40
Railways Uncover Stone-Pelting Menace: 32 Arrested, Minors a Concern
- •Kharagpur RPF arrested 32 individuals in connection with 26 nationwide stone-pelting cases on moving trains.
- •A significant number of those arrested are minors, prompting concern among railway authorities.
- •RPF's 'Operation Jan Jagrukta' involves personnel visiting villages and homes of identified stone-pelters for awareness.
- •Solar-powered cameras are being installed by Kharagpur RPF to curb stone-pelting incidents.
- •1698 stone-pelting cases were registered across India from July to December 2025, with guardians held responsible for repeat offenses by minors.
Why It Matters: Railways are intensifying efforts against train stone-pelting, focusing on arrests, awareness, and technology.
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