After Delhi Blast Eastern Railway’s IG-PCSC Inspects Howrah Station, Orders Tighter Security

By a Staff Reporter: In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Delhi, Sri Amiya Nandan Sinha, IG-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Eastern Railway, conducted a high-level inspection of Howrah Station on 17 November, reviewing the existing security arrangements and issuing fresh directives to strengthen vigilance.

Howrah, the busiest railway station in India with an average daily footfall of nearly one million passengers, has long remained a top priority for the Railway Protection Force (RPF). In view of the heightened alert, security protocols have been further intensified.

During his inspection, Sri Sinha reviewed the functioning of the surveillance network, stressing round-the-clock monitoring of CCTV feeds and the efficient use of Facial Recognition System (FRS). He also examined the operational status of baggage scanners, and emphasized managing staggered movement of inbound and outbound passengers to avoid congestion and improve screening.

To reinforce station security, two additional companies from the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) have been deployed at Howrah.

A strict access control mechanism is now in place to identify suspicious items or individuals. Sniffer dogs and the Explosive Detection Dog Squad have been placed on standby to conduct rapid checks of suspicious articles in both station premises and trains.

Senior RPF officers from the Howrah Division and Eastern Railway Headquarters accompanied Sri Sinha during the inspection.

Authorities have urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity immediately, underscoring that citizen vigilance is crucial in maintaining safety at major transit hubs.