Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Indian Railways reports 1,698 stone pelting cases in 6 months
The Indian Railways has reported 1,698 cases of stone pelting on trains in the last six months.
This means people have been throwing stones at trains, which is dangerous.
The most cases happened in the Northern Railway area.
The railways have been catching the people doing this and have warned that they will take strict action.
They are also asking everyone to help keep train travel safe.
The railways are doing more patrols to stop these incidents.
Indian Railways reported 1,698 stone pelting cases between July and December 2025.
665 people were arrested for these incidents.
Northern Railway had the highest number of cases with 363 incidents.
Eastern Railway reported 71 cases, while South Eastern Railway had 51.
Railways have increased surveillance and patrolling to prevent such incidents.
- Who
- Indian Railways and various railway zones
- What
- 1,698 cases of stone pelting reported and 665 arrests made
- When
- Between July and December 2025
- Where
- Across Indian Railways network, with highest in Northern Railway
- Why
- To ensure passenger safety and maintain uninterrupted travel
- Total cases
- 1,698
- Arrests made
- 665
- Highest cases
- Northern Railway (363)
- Lowest cases
- Konkan Railway (3)
- Eastern Railway cases
- 71
- South Eastern Railway cases
- 51