Security Lapses at Pune Station Raise Eerie Alarm

Unsafe Station | Drunkards Cause Nuisance, Beggars Loiter at the Crucial Transport Hub; Authorities Assure Action

- Ankit Shukla

Pune Railway Station, one of the busiest transport hubs in the city, is grappling with rising security concerns and a growing nuisance caused by beggars and drunkards. Passengers have been facing harassment, littering and unhygienic conditions, making their travel experience increasingly unsafe and unpleasant.

According to railway officials and passengers, a major reason behind the menace is a liquor shop located barely 20-30 metres from the station. Many individuals purchase alcohol, get drunk and then use the railway station premises to loiter or sleep, leading to severe inconvenience for travellers. Despite repeated complaints, no strict action has been taken to address this growing menace.