Railway Protection officials in Bengaluru are on their guard at all times!
Thanks to three Bengaluru railway police personnel, a major railway mishap was successfully averted at the South Western Railways (SWR) division on Tuesday.
Railway Protection Special force officials – including head constable Thirumalesha, constables RS Sundo and Chandramani – were on their usual track patrol duty, to curb theft of passenger belongings.
It was 8.50 am when they spotted a rail cut near Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station. Leaping into quick action, they rushed to inform the concerned officials.
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“Immediately, Inspector of Railway Protection Force, Bengaluru Cantonment along with Senior Section Engineer, Permanent Way and Station Master of Bengaluru Cantonment rushed to the spot. In the meantime, the Marikuppam-Bengaluru City Passenger train (number – 56507) was stopped at Bengaluru Cantonment,” the SWR shared in a press note.
These officials prove – a stitch in time saves nine! Each of the officials will be awarded Rs. 5000 cash, announced the SWR.
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