With the arrival of Diwali and Sixth season, millions of people use trains to get home. It may be recalled that during the Diwali season, the railway stations are crowded and the demand for train tickets reaches the sky.
People often take fireworks home on Diwali, but taking it to the train is a serious crime under Article 164 of the Railway Act. It is also prohibited from carrying items like gas cylinders, chemicals or petrol-diesel. If you are caught, up to three years of prison and penalty can be done.
Smoking on a train under section 167 of the Railway Act is a crime. Drinking a cigarette or BD can be fined or imprisoned. In many cases, immediate arrest of passengers is also made.
Climbing a train without a ticket or buying a false ticket is a crime under section 137. In such a case, up to 10 times the rent can be charged from the passengers and may also be sentenced to jail. Ticket checking is more stringent during the festive season.
During festivals, people often occupy the seats of other passengers or are alarming. This is a punishable offense under sections 155 and 156. In such a case, the Railway Police (RPF) can take immediate action. Those involved in the incident may also have to go directly to jail.
According to Article 145 of the Railway Act, any behavior that disrupts other passengers on the train is considered a crime. This includes all things to talk loudly on mobile phones, play loud music, or to bite without work.
Under section 145, climbing a drunk train, crushing or harassing drunk passengers is also a crime. The person doing so is immediately arrested and sent to jail.
Dragging a train chain without cause is considered a crime under section 141. Anyone caught by doing so may be a fine of up to one year or a fine of up to Rs 1000. This mistake is often joking during the festive crowd, but it can result in jail.
