Hyderabad, Oct. 14 -- With the Diwali festive season approaching, South Central Railway (SCR) has issued a safety advisory urging passengers not to carry firecrackers or any inflammable materials while travelling by train or at railway premises.
In a statement here on Tuesday, SCR officials said that carrying such items poses a serious safety risk to passengers and railway property. To ensure public safety, strict checks are being conducted at stations and onboard trains to prevent the transport of firecrackers and other explosive materials.
As per Sections 164 and 165 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989, carrying inflammable or explosive substances in trains is a punishable offence, attracting a fine of up to Rs 1,000, imprisonment of up to...