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Maha: Dr Neelam Gorhe urges Railway Minister to install panic buttons in women's & Divyang coaches of Mumbai's suburban trains

Pune, Nov 14 (UNI) In the wake of the recent Naigaon tragedy, Shiv Sena leader and former Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Dr Neelam Gorhe, has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce panic buttons, emergency talk-back systems and CCTV cameras in all women's and Divyang (persons with disabilities) coaches of Mumbai's suburban railway network to enhance passenger safety.
In a letter to the Railway Minister, she also sought justice, financial assistance and comprehensive rehabilitation for the young woman who was seriously injured in an incident at Naigaon railway station.
Notably, on November 4, a young woman travelling on a suburban local train from Borivali towards Virar was allegedly molested by a man. When she resisted, the accused reportedly pushed her onto the railway tracks at Naigaon station. The victim suffered severe injuries, resulting in the amputation of her left arm below the elbow. She also required 16 stitches on her head.
Expressing serious concern over the incident, Ms Gorhe demanded stringent action against the accused, who has been arrested. She called for prosecution under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and sought speedy justice for the victim.
She further urged the railway administration to provide special financial assistance to meet the expenses of her medical treatment, an artificial limb and long-term rehabilitation.
Ms Gorhe pointed out that although emergency communication facilities are available in some suburban railway coaches, such systems must be installed and made operational in all women's and Divyang coaches.
She suggested that pressing a panic button should immediately alert the motorman, train manager, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP), ensuring that assistance reaches passengers without delay.
She also stressed the need for regular inspections and maintenance of these emergency systems to ensure that they remain fully functional.
Additionally, Ms Gorhe called for CCTV cameras, regular police patrolling in women's and Divyang coaches, and prominent display of information about Railway Security Helpline 139.
"Ensuring safe, dignified and fear-free travel for women and passengers with disabilities must be the highest priority of the railway administration. Concrete and immediate measures are essential to prevent the recurrence of serious incidents such as the Naigaon tragedy," she said.
She urged Railway Minister Vaishnaw to personally intervene in the matter, ensure justice and adequate support for the victim, and implement a special action plan to strengthen the safety of women and Divyang passengers across Mumbai's suburban railway network. UNI SP SS
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