The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Tatanagar Junction has heightened security measures in anticipation of Republic Day. RPF personnel are now working 12-hour shifts instead of 8, and are conducting thorough luggage inspections using sniffer dogs and metal detectors. These checks are being carried out on long-distance trains, parcels, washing lines,...
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and other areas to prevent any attempt to smuggle explosives or drugs onto trains. Parcel staff have been advised not to book any luggage without proper inspection. This heightened security is in response to a directive issued regarding Republic Day security, and RPF personnel across all stations in the Chakradharpur Division are strictly enforcing these measures.