Delhi Metro | Train Operator beaten badly, no action by Delhi Police and Metro Authority
New Delhi: Ahead opening of rest section of Magenta Line between Kalkaji Mandir – Janakpuri West, a news has recently been viral on the social media regarding a Train Operator of Delhi Metro beaten by some unknown people outside of Kalindikunj Metro Depot. Employees saying that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) failed to ensure security and safety of its staff during and off duty hours. Train Operator Manish Kumar who was performing evening duty on Magenta Line (Botanical Garden – Kalkaji Mandir Section) was beaten badly by someone in front of Kalindi Kunj Metro depot. The incident was took place in late evening on 16th May 2018 (after 10.30pm). It was happened due to non-availability of Cab facility to him after discharging his duty on Magenta Line.
Some employee along with him approached to Delhi Police to file FIR but police refused to do so.
Till time no action was taken/initiated by Delhi Metro authority to ensure safety and security of their staffs. Some staffs saying that Metro officers don’t want to lodge FIR as it may damage image of DMRC.
Ravi Bhardwaj Secretary Staff Council stated that he asked to DGM/TO that why Cab was not provided to Manish and what step taken to improve? Also he reported the incident to CGM/HR of DMRC for necessary action. One Line Supervisor and Asstt. Manager have been sent with him to lodge FIR. Cabs are only two which causes delay in drop. So very soon four cabs will be operational.
In a statement, Ravi Bhardwaj Secretary Staff Council stated that he asked to DGM/TO that why Cab was not provided to Manish and what step taken to improve? Also he reported the incident to CGM/HR of Delhi Metro for necessary action. One Line Supervisor and Asstt. Manager have been sent with him to lodge FIR. Cabs are only two which causes delay in drop. So very soon four cabs will be operational. He also asked to give IOD (Injured on Duty) to the staff as it’s laps from the cab management. He will visit Crew Control Centre today for more detailed information and action taken report.
Sources said, the Cabs which are facilitated for metro employees for odd duty hours, are being utilized by Delhi Metro Officers and their family members and the staff has no option to report and leave from duty except his/her personal conveyance.
The rest section of Magenta Line between Kalkaji Mandir – Janakpuri West is going to open for public on 24th May, 2018.
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