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“In all, 17 closed circuit TVs were activated on station premises a week ago. It is an effort to counter terrorist activities, and curb the suspicious movements of thieves and anti-social activities,” said Station Master J M Laturkar. A team monitors these CCTVs on a shift basis at all times.
Currently, the Pune station has one metal detector in place. Following the Mumbai train blasts of June 2006, the Pune station got two metal detectors for the first time,” said Pune division PRO, Yogendra Kumar Singh. “While one is still in place at the main entrance, the second one has been removed because of ongoing renovation work. “There are four entry points. We need more metal detectors.”
Other measures announced in the budget to strengthen security like explosion detection and disposal units and baggage screening systems are yet to be acquired.
“The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has two dog squads, but no explosion detection units. We borrow the state police’s unit, whenever needed,” said Singh.
While the budget stated 50 railway stations would have escalators for the benefit of “aged and lady passengers,” officials claimed the station’s escalator has been working for a fortnight. However, it is still padlocked at most hours and allowed to function only between 4.30 and 8.30 pm. “We have decided to run the escalator only at peak hours. Else, it runs the risk of being misused and over used — especially by children,” said Singh.
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