— Chandra Shekhar Aazad (@BhimArmyChief) November 3, 2024 "I was shocked and stunned by this incident. This incident not only caused damage to government property but also raised questions about the safety of passengers. Such incidents are reprehensible and cannot be accepted at any cost," Aazad, an MP from Nagina seat in Uttar Pradesh, said. Railway Protection Force (RPF) sub-inspector, Manoj Gautam, said that the matter is being probed. Mr Aazad said according to a report, there were 1,503 such incidents in 2022, causing the loss of crores of rupees to the Railways. "This figure forces one to think why such incidents are happening again and again. Stone pelting on trains not only causes property damage, but it can also prove fatal for the passengers," he said. There is a need to understand that railways are a valuable asset of the country and its protection is the responsibility of all of us citizens of the country, he said, adding such acts not only create a feeling of insecurity but also harm the image of our country. To prevent such incidents, the Union Railway Minister, railway police and administration should take strict steps as well as spread awareness in society, he said. "I request that parents and teachers in schools must make children aware of this subject. This will not only reduce such incidents but will also ensure the safety of railway passengers," Aazad said. "This country is ours, and the protection of the country's property is not only the moral responsibility and constitutional fundamental duty of the government but also all of us," he said. Promoted