Despite being categorized as an A-1 category station, security measures at Indore railway station seem inadequate, particularly during the Lok Sabha election period. The station handles over 35,000 passengers daily. While police have heightened security at city entrances, no passenger has been caught with excess cash at the station. Though...
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security personnel are present at some entry gates, a lack of thorough checking and absence of functioning scanners raise concerns. The only two bag scanners installed in 2016 for security have become dysfunctional, and the metal detector at platform 1 is also non-operational. While the GRP and RPF claim to conduct checks, there is no record of any passenger being caught carrying excessive cash during this election period. The RPF, responsible for the station’s security, is working on fixing the bag scanners to improve security.