Stone-pelting on trains a serious offence, warns Salem Railway Division
The Salem Railway Division has issued a warning about the dangers of stone-pelting on trains, classifying it as a serious criminal offence. Incidents of stone-pelting pose significant risks to passenger safety and railway operations, leading to potential legal consequences. The division is conducting awareness campaigns to educate the public, especially children, about the risks and legal repercussions of such actions.
- ▪The Railway Protection Force has warned that stone-pelting on trains is a serious criminal offence.
- ▪In 2025, 38 cases of stone-pelting were registered, resulting in 35 arrests.
- ▪So far in 2026, six incidents have been reported, involving both juveniles and an adult repeat offender.
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The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Salem Division has warned that stone-pelting on running trains is a dangerous act and a serious criminal offence punishable under the Railways Act, 1989.In a release, the division said such incidents pose a serious threat to passenger safety, railway property and train operations, and would invite strict legal action, including arrest and prosecution.According to official data, 38 cases of stone-pelting on trains were registered in 2025 and 35 persons were arrested.
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