Indian Railways has issued a strong warning against incidents of stone pelting on trains, reiterating that such acts are serious criminal offences that endanger passenger safety, railway staff and public property, and will invite strict legal action.
During the period from July to December 2025, a total of 1,698 cases of stone pelting were registered across the Indian Railways network, leading to the arrest of 665 persons. Northern Railway reported the highest number of cases at 363, followed by East Central Railway with 219 cases, South Central Railway with 140 cases, North Central Railway with 126 cases, Western Railway with 116 cases and Southern Railway with 108 cases. Other zones reporting incidents included Central Railway with 96 cases, South Western Railway with 80, West Central Railway with 77, Eastern Railway with 71, North Frontier Railway with 67, North Western Railway with 55, East Coast Railway with 50, South Eastern Railway with 51, South East Central Railway with 51, North Eastern Railway with 25 and Konkan Railway with three cases.
The arrests made during this period reflect sustained enforcement efforts and a zero-tolerance approach towards activities that compromise passenger safety and cause damage to valuable railway assets. Indian Railways has intensified surveillance, enhanced patrolling in vulnerable sections and strengthened coordination with local law enforcement agencies to ensure swift identification and apprehension of offenders.
Railway authorities have reiterated that stone pelting poses grave risks, including injuries to passengers and crew, damage to rolling stock and disruption of train services. Any individual found indulging in such unlawful activities will face registration of criminal cases and arrest under relevant provisions of law.
Indian Railways has appealed to citizens to act as responsible stakeholders, cooperate with railway authorities and help ensure safe, secure and uninterrupted travel for millions of passengers across the country.
