(a) whether the PWG activists and other extremists blasted a number of railway stations and damaged tracks etc. during the last one year;
(b) if so, the details in this regard, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the property and lives of passengers ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a)&(b): As per available information, State-wise figures of attacks on Railway Property during the years 1999 and 2000 (upto April 15) is as under:-
1999 2000 (upto April15)(c): Central Government have advised all States/U.T. Administrations to ensure better cooperation and coordination with the railway authorities and extend all possible assistance to them for timely detection and prevention of any kind of terrorist activities in trains or at railway stations. Intelligence inputs regarding the nefarious designs of the anti-national elements to disrupt the communication system, including the railway traffic, in the country are shared with the State Governments and other concerned agencies.
Andhra Pradesh 14 1
Bihar 3 2
Tamil Nadu - 1
17 4