DRM warns of action against RPF staff over allegations of extortion by shopkeepers
Madurai Divisional Railway Manager Om Prakash Meena has ordered an inquiry into allegations of extortion by RPF staff against shopkeepers on railway land. He also inspected station facilities and discussed potential upgrades for future train services.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues of corruption and land encroachment within public infrastructure management, impacting local traders and commuters.
Madurai Divisional Railway Manager Om Prakash Meena has warned that an inquiry would be conducted and action taken regarding the complaint that some Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel reportedly collected money from encroached shops on railway land in Manamadurai.
The DRM inspected the Manamadurai railway station in Sivaganga district on Tuesday.
He found shops, including a lorry shed, functioning on encroached railway land in Anna Nagar. He asked the officials for details regarding the boundaries of the railway land. However, as the officials could not provide answers, he told them that encroachments on railway lands must be removed.
He walked for close to two hours covering 10 km to conduct the inspection. Observing various shortcomings during the visit, he sought an explanation from all officials concerned.
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