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Delhi railway stations tighten security, parcel services suspended for I-Day
Delhi railway stations tighten security, parcel services suspended for I-Day
Indian Railways has issued an advisory for passengers travelling through major Delhi stations between August 13 and 16, urging them to arrive early due to stricter security checks ahead of Independence Day.…
The Story in Brief
Indian Railways has issued an advisory for passengers travelling through major Delhi stations between August 13 and 16, urging them to arrive early due to stricter security checks ahead of Independence Day. Northern Railway asked travellers to factor in extra time for screening and cooperate with security personnel.
In a separate measure, parcel booking and handling services will remain suspended at several major Delhi stations during the period. The advisory follows standard security protocols observed around national holidays.
The Indian Opinion
The usual pre-I-Day security drill at Delhi stations is sensible, but the vague advisory may cause panic among casual travellers. Instead of blanket appeals, Railways should publish station-wise waiting times and parcel suspension lists online. The real test will be whether security personnel can manage queues without disrupting essential travel for thousands of daily commuters.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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