Thu Jul 17 15:52:38 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Hindu newspaper published an article on July 17, 2025, reporting the opening of a new Railway Police Force post-cum-barrack next to the railway station in Puducherry. The facility was inaugurated via video conference by several Southern Railway officials, including G.M. Eswara Rao, Principal Chief Security Commissioner.
**News Article:**
**New Railway Police Post Opens in Puducherry to Boost Security**
**PUDUCHERRY, July 17, 2025** – A new Railway Police Force (RPF) post-cum-barrack has been established adjacent to the Puducherry railway station, aiming to enhance security for commuters and railway property. The facility was officially opened today via video conference by G.M. Eswara Rao, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Southern Railway.
Other key officials present virtually at the inauguration included M.S. Anbalagan, Divisional Railway Manager, Tiruchi Division, P.K. Selvan, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, and Abhishek, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner.
According to a press release from the Tiruchi Division of Southern Railway, the new post will provide a dedicated space for RPF personnel to operate and respond to incidents, improving overall safety and security in the Puducherry railway station area. The construction of the facility underscores Southern Railway’s commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for passengers and employees alike.
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