New Delhi: The Railway Board has decided to
create over 5,000 posts and impart advanced training to
Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to ensure security of
passengers besides tackling terror threats.
"A total of 5,134 posts at the level of constable to
sub-inspectors have been created. After their inductions,
these men will be trained and put on duty to protect
passengers and railway properties," RPF Director General
Ranjit Sinha said.
The proposal is, however, awaiting the Finance Ministry's
approval.
"Passengers safety is our first priority. RPF personnel
have been directed to take all measures to ensure their
safety," Sinha said.
Senior officers in-charge of supervising and ensuring
security of passengers have been asked to step up patrolling
and number of RPF men present inside trains, he added.
The official said RPF personnel will also be undergoing
special training to check crime inside trains.
According to another senior Railway Ministry official,
authorities are considering to review security measures in
trains running through the Naxal-affected areas.
"We continue to assess security arrangements as Railways
are prone to terror attacks. Hence, to better deal with such
possibilities we have decided to equip our men with advanced
weapons and training," the official said.
PTI
First Published: Monday, January 11, 2010, 17:44