“MERI SAHELI” FOR SECURITY OF LADY PASSENGERS TRAVELLING ALONE

24-10-2020

To provide security to lady passengers travelling alone in trains for their entire journey from originating to destination stations, as per guidelines of Railway Board, “MERI SAHELI”, an initiative for focused action o­n security of lady passengers has been implemented over Sealdah Division w.e.f. 20.10.2020. RPF team consisting of two lady Sub-Inspectors and two lady Constables has been formed at Sealdah Railway station w.e.f. 20.10.2020 to assist the lady passengers travelling alone. •The team, before departure of the train, will enter in all passenger coaches including ladies’ coaches and identify the lady passenger travelling alone, details to be taken about their journey and

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