Stone pelting on Tapti Ganga Express in Jalgaon, passengers going for Mahakumbh safe

An incident of stone pelting on Tapti Ganga Express came to light near Jalgaon railway station in Maharashtra on Sunday. This train was going to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh Mela. After the incident, the police have registered an FIR and started investigation. However, there were no casualties in this stone pelting.

incident details

• Train Route:
  Tapti Ganga Express operates between Surat and Chhapra.
• When and where did the stone pelting happen:
  Stones were pelted on the train about two-three kilometers after leaving Jalgaon station.
• Damage:
  • The window glass of B6 coach was damaged.
  • No passengers were injured.

police response

Jalgaon Railway Police took immediate action on the incident and registered a case against unknown persons.

• Source of information:
  Some passengers reported the incident through the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
• Investigation continues:
  Railway Police has started investigation to nab the unknown accused.

Mahakumbh and railway preparations

This incident has happened at a time when Mahakumbh 2025 is going to start in Prayagraj.

Initiative of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav:

On Sunday, the Railway Minister launched several new schemes to ensure safe and uninterrupted services for pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh.

Major preparations:

1. Kumbh War Room:
   • War room working 24×7, which will solve every problem immediately.
2. CCTV cameras:
   • Installation of CCTV cameras at nearby railway stations.
3. Multilingual Communication System:
   • Facility to provide information to passengers in multiple languages.
4. Additional Ticket Counter:
   • More ticket windows have been opened to handle the huge crowd.

Role of Railways in Mahakumbh

Lakhs of pilgrims are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh during the next 45 days.

• Priority of Railways:
  • Ensuring safety and convenience.
  • To provide technologically advanced services to passengers.