Man Pulls Train Alarm Chain at Nashik Station, Faces Legal Action
On October 26, at Nashik Road station in Maharashtra, a man named Sanjeev Ratan Chand Pathariya was charged for pulling the alarm chain on the Rajdhani Express without a valid reason. The incident took place on train number 22221, down Rajdhani Express, at platform no 2.
The alarm was pulled at 6:44 pm, causing the train to stop for three minutes. Sanjeev was assisting his friends, Tapas Manindra Mohri, his wife Kajal, and their daughter Khushi, as they boarded the train to Mathura. As the train began moving, Sanjeev, who had a platform ticket, could not disembark in time and pulled the alarm chain.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained Sanjeev, who admitted to pulling the chain without a valid reason. A case was registered against him under Section 141 of the Railway Act, and further investigation is ongoing.
The Central Railways has advised passengers to refrain from pulling the alarm chain without a valid reason, warning that legal action will be taken under the Railway Act.
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Train Alarm Chain -: A train alarm chain is a chain inside train coaches that passengers can pull in case of an emergency to stop the train. It is meant to be used only when there is a real emergency.
Nashik Station -: Nashik Station is a railway station located in the city of Nashik, which is in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is an important stop for many trains traveling through the region.
Rajdhani Express -: Rajdhani Express is a series of fast passenger trains in India that connect the capital city, New Delhi, with other major cities. They are known for their speed and comfort.
Section 141 of the Railway Act -: Section 141 of the Railway Act is a law in India that makes it illegal to misuse the train alarm chain. If someone pulls the chain without a valid reason, they can face legal consequences.
Central Railways -: Central Railways is one of the zones of Indian Railways, which is responsible for managing train services in certain parts of India, including Maharashtra. They ensure trains run smoothly and safely.
