IGP reviews passenger security at Vijayawada railway station
Inspector-General of Police B. Raja Kumari conducted a security review at the Vijayawada railway station to ensure passenger safety. The review focused on CCTV surveillance, coordination between police wings, and vigilance during upcoming festival crowds.
Why it matters
Effective railway security is critical for public safety in high-traffic transit hubs, especially during major religious festivals.
Inspector-General of Police (Railways) B. Raja Kumari reviewed passenger security at Vijayawada railway station and neighbouring stations on Saturday.
She stressed the need for better coordination among the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and officers of various wings of Indian Railways.
Ms. Raja Kumari inspected the police station, waiting halls, lounges, platforms, foot overbridges, moving trains, eateries, entry points, ticket booking and reservation counters, and other areas of the station.
Deputy Superintendent of Railway Police R.G. Jaya Surya and GRP Inspector J.V. Ramana informed her that 190 CCTV cameras had been installed at Vijayawada railway station and connected to the main servers.
“A team of officers will monitor the CCTV cameras round the clock from various points in the station and direct the beat police to prevent crimes,” Mr. Ramana said.
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