Jamshedpur, June 11 -- In a worrying trend that threatens to derail railway punctuality and safety, the Chakradharpur Railway Division has witnessed a surge in cases ofalarm chain misuse, with124 reported incidents in just two months. According to official data,68 caseswere recorded inApril, followed by56 in May, triggering a flurry of arrests and legal action by the railway authorities.
A total of63 people were arrested in Apriland49 in Mayfor unlawfully pulling the alarm chain-an emergency tool meant strictly for life-threatening or critical situations onboard trains. Railway officials warn that such irresponsible behavior isnot only illegal but also dangerous, as itjeopardizes the safety of passengersand causesmassive disruption to rail...