Security Tightened At Kalka- Shimla Railway Line, Amid Terror Threats; State Police On Alert
The local police are checking the passengers and luggage at the station on the arrival of each train at Shimla Heritage Railway Station
Mumbai: In the wake of recent reports of threats from terror organizations, the authorities of the Shimla railway station have strengthened the security and safety measures on the Kalka-Shimla railways.
Earlier this month, threats from terror organizations were received naming temples and railway stations including the Shimla railway station, sources said.
In a bid to avoid any terrorist activity, the Railway authorities in Shimla has taken serious note of the threats and has alerted the state police.
The Station Superintendent of Shimla Railway Station Joginder Singh told ANI that recently they had conducted a special meeting of the different departments of the railways in Shimla railway station and took the decision to strengthen the security and safety measures at the station.
“Our security forces including Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) are already on alert. In the meeting, we decided to push patrolling even more and regulate it in a better manner. We have also decided to make people aware of reporting suspicious articles,” he said.
Railway Police Head Constable Shiv Kumar said, “Following threats, we have become more vigilant. We are checking suspicious articles on platforms, inside trains and even under the seats. People are cooperative.”
The local police are checking the passengers and luggage at the station on the arrival of each train in Shimla Heritage Railway Station.
The passengers arriving here through the Kalka-Shimla trains are pleased as they feel safe to travel on the train.
A tourist, Sayaad said, “I am glad that the security has been beefed up. We feel safer.”
The Kalka-Shimla railway section of Indian railways is a source of attraction for tourists. It is the first preference of tourists arriving in Shimla.
Currently, six trains are operational on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway. The heritage status and the toy train on the narrow-gauge line of 2 feet 6 inches draws the attention of domestic and foreign tourists.
In 2008, UNESCO declared The Kalka Shimla railway line as world heritage. It has been a great tourist attraction after this and the heritage Museum is preserving this history here.
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