Archive · 16 Sep 2026
RPF Bengaluru Strengthens Railway Security for Gauri-Ganesha Festival
The RPF is adding more security for the Gauri-Ganesha Festival season.
More officers will be present at busy railway stations and other important places.
They will help manage crowds and keep people moving safely.
Dog squads will check for explosives and other dangers.
Security staff will also watch camera footage around the stations.
Officers will look out for theft, pickpocketing and suspicious behavior.
Passengers should keep their bags with them and never leave them unattended.
They should report anything unusual to helpline 139 or railway security staff.
Additional RPF personnel are being deployed at major stations, platforms, entrances, exits and other vulnerable locations.
Security teams are focusing on crowd management, preventing overcrowding and maintaining smooth passenger movement.
RPF dog squads are conducting anti-sabotage and explosive-detection checks with other security agencies.
CCTV networks are being monitored for suspicious activity, unattended baggage, overcrowding and other concerns.
Passengers are advised to remain vigilant, protect their belongings and report concerns through helpline 139 or to RPF and GRP personnel.
- Who
- The Railway Protection Force’s Bengaluru Division, working with GRP, railway authorities and other security agencies.
- What
- Enhanced security, crowd-management and surveillance arrangements for railway passengers.
- When
- During the upcoming Gauri-Ganesha Festival season, especially during peak travel periods.
- Where
- Major railway stations, platforms, circulating areas, entry and exit points, vulnerable locations and onboard trains in the Bengaluru Division.
- Why
- To protect passengers, prevent offences and suspicious activity, and support safe, smooth and hassle-free travel.
- Security agency
- RPF Bengaluru Division
- Festival period
- Upcoming Gauri-Ganesha Festival season
- Main measures
- Additional personnel, crowd management, dog-squad checks and CCTV monitoring
- 重点 locations
- Major railway stations and other vulnerable locations across the Division
- Risks addressed
- Overcrowding, unattended baggage, theft, pickpocketing, unauthorized entry and suspicious activity
- Passenger helpline
- Railway Helpline No. 139
- Coordination
- GRP, railway authorities and other concerned security agencies