seized 87 headphones and ear pieces from offenders at Perambur in just one hour
Tired of warning people against talking on phones while crossing railway tracks, the Government Railway Police (GRP) have decided to act. On Thursday morning, they seized 87 headphones and ear pieces from offenders at Perambur in just one hour of ‘direct action’.
Police figures show that of 600 deaths on the railway tracks between Chennai Central and Arakkonam stations in 2014, 130 deaths were of those talking or listening to music on phones while crossing tracks.
“We gave them each a token that they can produce and get back the headphones in the evening,” said Sekar. Police said they warned the offenderd while returning the headsets.
“The idea is to keep them from using headphones at least for a day to highlight the importance of not using them,” said an investigation officer.
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