In the background of increasing thefts, the security of passengers on the Konkan route will be strengthened.

Construction of Lohmarg Police Station at Ratnagiri Railway Station has been approved to curb crime in trains along with the safety of passengers on the Konkan railway line. For this purpose, the government has approved a fund of Rs. 91 lakh 70 thousand. 152 officers and employees will also be created in this Lohmarg police station. Due to this, the safety of passengers on the Konkan route will be strengthened and the increasing crime will also come under pressure. Railway police is responsible for solving crimes along with the safety of passengers in railway stations coming within the limits of Mumbai Suburban Railway. Security of railway property is under the jurisdiction of Railway Security Force. Lohmarg Police has jurisdiction from CSMT Mumbai to Panvel and Karjat, Khopoli, Monkey Hill. The range of Konkan Railway starts from Roha railway station. The Railway Security Force is responsible for the safety of passengers and the investigation of crimes in this area. Women traveling in trains from Konkan to Mumbai are being robbed of their jewelery and snatching of mangalsutras from their necks is a common occurrence. Mobile phones are also looted by thieves taking the opportunity of passengers sleeping soundly on reserved seats in railway coaches. www.konkantoday.com