After receiving a series of threats from the ISI and a few national rebel groups, the Northern Railways has decided to step up security measures at stations. The latest move, however, has brought to fore the lack of manpower with the Government Railway.
The jurisdiction for the local GRP troops stretches from Sahnewal to Goraya and from Ludhiana to Nanaksar. Thirty-four personnel, divided into 17 patrol teams, have so far been deputed.
“We have a staff of around 50 people but many security personnel remain busy with administrative and legal work including PO Staff, headquarters Staff, summoning staff, naib court, etc.
