Question : Crime in Trains

(a) whether incidents of crimes like robberies, rape, drugging of passengers, etc. during train journey/railway premises have alarmingly increased in the recent years and if so, the details thereof during the last two years and Zone/State-wise;
(b) whether several railway employees, workers like vendors/coolies and security personnel have been allegedly found to be involved in such crimes, if so, the details thereof during the last two years, Zone/State-wise;
(c) whether there is lack of coordination between RPF and GRP in dealing with railway crimes, if so, the steps being taken by the Government for the safety and security of railway passengers in the country;
(d) whether the Government is likely to equip railway cyber system with modern technology and equipments to check such crime and if so, the steps taken in this direction; and

(e) whether the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is empowered to register such cases of crime and if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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