Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Railway Officials Suspended Over Unhygienic Train for BSF
Some BSF soldiers were given a very dirty and broken train for a trip to Jammu and Kashmir to help with the Amarnath Yatra.
The train was so bad that the soldiers complained.
The train had broken toilets, bugs, and no water or electricity.
The Railway Minister found out and suspended four officials, and is looking into the issue.
A new train was sent for the soldiers to travel in instead.
Four railway officials were suspended after BSF flagged the train's poor condition.
The train was assigned to transport 1,200 BSF personnel.
The BSF troops were traveling from Tripura to Jammu and Kashmir for Amarnath Yatra security.
The BSF officer complained about unhygienic conditions and potential health risks.
A special train was arranged for the BSF personnel after the complaint.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, BSF personnel, and railway officials.
- What
- Deployment of a dilapidated train for BSF personnel.
- When
- Officials were recently suspended; incident occurred recently.
- Where
- Tripura to Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The train's condition was deemed unsuitable, unhygienic and caused concerns for troop's health and delayed their departure.
Railway Authority vs BSF/Public Perception
BSF Concerns
Train Condition
Railway Authority vs BSF/Public Perception
The train was in such poor condition, posing a health risk and leading to a 72-hour delay in deployment.
BSF Concerns
The railway clarified the train was for maintenance and not intended for travel.
- Event
- Dilapidated Train Deployment
- Officials Suspended
- 4
- Affected Personnel
- BSF
- Destination
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Purpose of Travel
- Amarnath Yatra Security
- Original Departure Point
- Tripura
Sources
BSF Blasts Railways Over 'Filthy Coaches', Missed Deadline For Amarnath Yatra Deployment – VIDEO
BSF jawans on Amarnath duty refuse to board ‘filthy, rickety’ train, Indian Railways sends a new one – Watch
Indian Railways Suspends 4 Officials As BSF Protests 'Dilapidated' Train Coaches for Troop Transport
Glare on Modi govt's 'Himalayan incompetence' as 'poor' trains for BSF grab spotlight
Railway Minister suspends four officials for providing old, dirty train coaches for BSF personnel
Four Officials Suspended For Providing Old, Dirty Train Coaches For BSF Jawans; Vaishnaw Reacts
Vaishnaw takes stern action over deployment of ‘unsuitable train’ to BSF personnel
4 railway officers suspended for providing unsuitable train with broken coaches to transport BSF soldiers
Old, dirty train coaches provided to BSF troops: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suspends 4 officials, orders probe
Ashwini Vaishnaw Suspends 4 after After Dilapidated Train Sent To Pick Soldiers
