A senior official of the Western Railway stated, “A lookout notice has been circulated to all RPF and Government Railway Police posts.”
A shocking video capturing a youth allegedly consuming drugs on a local train in Mumbai went viral on social media on Saturday, raising concerns about the safety and security of passengers in the public transport system
The incident was brought to light by an X user, formerly known as Twitter, who tagged the Mumbai police in a tweet.
In the four-second video, a man can be seen smoking something while another person, also on the same train, appears to assist him in the act.
The tweet read, “@Mumbai_police_ In Local train Guys Taking drugs they have Many drugs in pocket and they have Group of 6 guys and 1 girl also In there. They all Are Get AWAY in Nalasopara station date 1/09/2023 time 1:25 AM night.”
@Mumbai_police_ In Local train Guys Taking drugs they have Many drugs in pocket and they have Group of 6 guy and 1 Girls also In there They all Are Get AWAY in nalasopara station date 1/09/2023 time 1:25AM night 🌉 pic.twitter.com/9QjJS6LMsW
— ADARSH (@ADARSH7355) August 31, 2023
Probe underway
Promptly responding to the tweet, railway authorities and concerned citizens expressed their worries. Railway authorities acknowledged the issue and tagging with Divisional Railway Manager of Western Railway, Mumbai Central Division, tweeted back, “For necessary action, escalated to the concerned official.”
Further action was swiftly initiated as the Divisional Railway Manager directed the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to investigate the matter.
Authorities are now actively pursuing the matter to identify and take appropriate action against those involved in the alleged drug consumption.