SECURITY AT ARA STATION LEFT TO A COW

SECURITY AT ARA STATION LEFT TO A COW

15-JUNE-ENG 14

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------The railway administration makes grand claims regarding passenger safety and amenities, yet images from Ara railway station expose the reality behind these assertions. On Sunday, a cow wandered freely amidst a massive crowd of passengers on the platform. Surprisingly, despite the presence of security personnel and railway staff, no one took the initiative to remove the animal from the platform.

The images clearly show a large number of passengers—including candidates heading to take recruitment exams—present on the platform. Amidst this, the cow moved fearlessly among the travelers. Under these circumstances, the risk of a stampede, shoving, or an accident could not be ruled out.

Passengers state that the entry of stray animals onto the platform raises serious questions about the railway's security arrangements. Had the cow suddenly panicked or strayed onto the tracks, a major accident could have occurred.

Locals have demanded that the railway administration prevent stray animals from entering the station premises and strengthen security measures. For now, this incident highlights the railway's negligence and its indifferent attitude toward passenger safety.