On Friday, a young man sat on the railway tracks near the Chola Mandir area in Bhopal, causing the Kerala Express to be delayed for a considerable time. Staff and bystanders intervened, persuading the man to move aside, allowing the train to reach Bhopal station. Despite this, the man continued...
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to roam the tracks. The incident raises concerns about the security of the railway tracks and stations, especially considering the presence of a security wall surrounding the area. While the train was approaching the station, its speed was slow due to its proximity. After stopping the train, staff and locals removed the man from the tracks. The man later began wandering the tracks again, threatening those who approached him with stones. Attempts to reason with him failed, and he eventually fled. While the man caused disruption for nearly an hour and the train had to be stopped, police were not able to apprehend him. The police claimed they were unaware of the situation, prompting further questions about track and station security. Railway police claim they deploy personnel for security purposes, but were unaware of Friday’s incident.