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Evolve strategy to Combat Crime aboard Train: Kalam asked Railways in 2006
Use communication technology, IT to enhance passenger safety. Network all RPF units President presents colours to RPF in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Exhorting the Railways to use emerging technology, particularly information and communication technology, to enhance passenger safety, former President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Monday 23rd May, 2006 said a special strategy should be formulated to combat rising crime aboard trains.
An analysis might be conducted of the frequency and types of crime against passengers in different parts. Based on this, a strategy should be worked out for combating crimes in areas where the frequency and intensity were very high.
Mr. Kalam was speaking after presenting colours to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Dayabasti in northwest Delhi.
Executing complex missions
“Advanced sensors have become crucial to forewarn [of] many situations and to keep surveillance. The provision of state-of-the-art communication systems including mobile systems, night vision devices, information technology solutions, micro gadgets and intelligent networking with security can provide better managed solutions for critical operations. It will help you plan and execute difficult and complex missions with precision and a low casualty rate.”
Highlighting the need to network all RPF units for rapid mobilisation of additional resources in critical areas, Mr. Kalam said: “There is need to remove the division of responsibility between the Government Railway Police and the RPF” and for empowering the RPF with legal sanction to tackle all cognisable offences under the Indian Penal Code and all special Acts so that there would be a single-point responsibility for tackling crimes against passengers.
Recruitment of women
The President hailed recruitment of women constables, besides the setting up of the “Tejaswini” and “Bhairavi” squads for the safety of women passengers.
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