Mumbai: People Perform Puja on Railway Tracks Near Chembur, RPF Responds After Pics Go Viral

In a peculiar event in Mumbai, devotees were found conducting Shravan puja on railway tracks near Chembur station. Commuter Chetan Kamble lodged a complaint, prompting the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to intervene and remove the devotees. They explained the ritual's history, mentioning a former temple near the tracks. Kamble shared visuals of the puja on social media platform X, showing offerings on the tracks. The RPF Mumbai Division confirmed swift action was taken. Their report detailed that on July 30, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, personnel responded to the incident at the Kurla end of Chembur station. Constable Ashutosh Singh and GRP Wadala staff persuaded the devotees to leave. The RPF assured necessary arrangements were made and briefed all staff about the incident during duty shifts. Maharashtra: RPF Constable Averts Tragedy, Rescues Woman Whose Sari Gets Stuck in Moving Train at Kalyan Station; Video of Heroic Act Surfaces.

Puja on Railway Tracks

It is concerning to see superstitious practices carried out on @Central_Railway Chembur railway tracks.

This poses serious safety risks. Authorities must enforce strict regulations to prevent such activities. @ShivajiIRTS @rajtoday @mashrujeet @mumbaimatterz @Mumbaikhabar9… pic.twitter.com/gl3lfv5Yvo

— Chetan Kamble (@ckdadar) July 30, 2024

RPF Responds to Viral Post

जीआरपी/RPF स्टाफ द्वारा उचित बंदोबस्त किया गया। इस बाबत सभी अधिकारियों और स्टाफ को ड्यूटी माउंटिंग/डिस माउंटिंग के समय ब्रीफ किया गया है। 3/3

— RPF Mumbai Division (@RPFCRBB) July 30, 2024

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