SALEM: Security arrangements have been intensified at Salem Junction railway station ahead of the Diwali festival, with police and railway security personnel conducting extensive inspections to ensure passenger safety and prevent the movement of contraband, including narcotic substances.
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Surveillance and random checks are being conducted round the clock to ensure the safety and security of travellers,” the inspector said. Thirty personnel, comprising officers from the Salem city police, Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF), were deployed for the special security operation led by Suramangalam police inspector Krishnamoorthy. As part of the operation, sniffer dog Spider was pressed into service to screen railway platforms, passenger waiting areas and trains passing through Salem. The dog squad assisted security personnel in checking for suspicious objects and prohibited substances. Officials carried out inspections in several express trains halting at or passing through Salem Junction, closely monitoring luggage and compartments for any signs of illegal transportation of narcotics or other suspicious materials. “Security measures have been enhanced in view of the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Diwali festival season. Police and railway authorities have appealed to passengers to remain vigilant, cooperate with security personnel during inspections and promptly report any suspicious objects or unattended baggage found within railway premises. Download the TOI App.