India, June 28 -- In the wake of the tragic June 9 incident in Mumbai, where multiple passengers reportedly lost their lives while travelling on train footboards, the Pune division of Central Railway has launched a major crackdown on unsafe train travel. The division on Friday also announced additional Ashadhi special train services in line with the annual Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur.

Between June 11 and June 25, railway authorities apprehended 105 passengers for violations under Section 156 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989, which prohibits travel on footboards, steps, roofs, or engines of moving trains.

Reaffirming its 'unwavering commitment to passenger safety,' the Pune division issued a statement warning that similar enforcement d...