Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has taken swift action after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were allotted a severely dilapidated train for their deployment to Jammu and Kashmir. Four officials from the Alipurduar Division — including the Coaching Depot Officer and three Senior Section Engineers — have been suspended with immediate effect for negligence.
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The BSF had lodged a formal complaint with Indian Railways, stating that the train assigned to them had broken windows, jammed doors, filthy toilets, and non-functional electrical fittings. The 1,200 BSF personnel, who were scheduled to travel to Jammu on Monday for Amarnath Yatra security duty starting July 3, refused to board the train due to its deplorable condition.
Minister Vaishnaw emphasized that the dignity and comfort of security forces are of utmost importance and that such negligence will not be tolerated at any level. He also ordered a detailed investigation into the incident and directed railway authorities to ensure that such lapses do not recur in the future.
In response to the situation, a special train will now be arranged from Agartala for the BSF jawans, ensuring better facilities and respectful treatment. The incident underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding the interests and morale of its armed forces.
