New Delhi, June 11 -- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has taken stern action in the incident involving the deployment of an unsuitable train with its coaches in poor condition for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel going on duty to Kashmir from Tripura to ensure their safety during the Amarnath Yatra.

In response to the lapse, four officials from the Alipurduar Division have been immediately suspended.

Addressing the issue in the cabinet meeting briefing, Vaishnaw said, "Action was taken on this yesterday itself. The train's rake was changed. Four officers who were responsible for this have been suspended."

The suspended official includes the Coaching Depot Officer of Alipurduar and three senior Section Engineers of Alipurdu...