Vijayawada, June 7 -- Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway, continues to prioritize passenger safety and protection of railway property through sustained enforcement drives against smoking and carrying of inflammable materials in trains and railway premises, a release stated on Sunday.

As part of regular vigilance measures, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Vijayawada Division, has been conducting consistent drives to curb unsafe practices that may lead to fire hazards.

During the current month, from 1st to 4th June, a total of 37 cases were registered under Section 167 of the Railways Act. Of these, 24 cases were detected onboard trains, while 13 cases were identified within railway premises. All offenders were duly booked, and a...