Twelve people were injured in the accidents. Careless phone use on the track can also lead to accidents.
Palakkad, First Published Jan 11, 2022, 5:05 PM IST
Palakkad: The death toll from a train crash has risen sharply in the past year. Most of the accidents took place in the months when the train started running after the Kovid concessions. In the Palakkad Railway Division alone, 162 people were killed when a train hit them, according to the Railway Divisional Security Commissioner. The RPF says most of them committed suicide.
Twelve people were injured in the accidents. Careless phone use on the track can also lead to accidents. The RPF commissioner said strict action would be taken against those who were drunk on the track. Trafficking in cannabis, alcohol, drugs and gold also increased last year. 41 crore 53 lakh worth of goods were seized. 213 cases were registered for alcohol smuggling. 69 cases were registered for smuggling of tobacco products.
Last Updated Jan 11, 2022 5:05 PM IST
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