Railway police step up checks at Balaghat station to stop narcotics smuggling

Narcotics consumption is rising in Balaghat district, and cases of their illegal transport have also come to light. In view of this, the railway police have launched a special drive. Under it, intensive checking was carried out at Balaghat railway station on Wednesday.

Post in-charge D S Kakodia arrived at the station with his police force. He inspected the booking window, the passenger waiting hall and the platform. Police also searched trains arriving and departing.

Police formed separate teams for the drive. The teams opened passengers' bags and checked them. Intensive checks continued in the station premises and inside trains as well.

Post in-charge Kakodia said the drive was being run on the directions of headquarters and senior officers. Its aim is to stop the illegal transport of narcotics. According to him, the police's objective is to curb the movement of narcotics by train.

Kakodia also said that apart from the special drive, the railway police keep conducting surprise checks on platforms and in trains. During these, a passenger who arouses suspicion is also questioned.