Railways Uncover Stone-Pelting Menace: 32 Arrested, Minors a Concern

• Kharagpur RPF arrested 32 individuals in connection with 26 nationwide stone-pelting cases on moving trains.
• A significant number of those arrested are minors, prompting concern among railway authorities.
• RPF's 'Operation Jan Jagrukta' involves personnel visiting villages and homes of identified stone-pelters for awareness.
• Solar-powered cameras are being installed by Kharagpur RPF to curb stone-pelting incidents.
• 1698 stone-pelting cases were registered across India from July to December 2025, with guardians held responsible for repeat offenses by minors.

Why It Matters: Railways are intensifying efforts against train stone-pelting, focusing on arrests, awareness, and technology.