Security lapses exposed as Jaipur Metro coach vandalised
Metro authorities discovered the vandalism early Wednesday morning when the train was taken out for daily operations. The coach, stationed in an outer yard area overnight, was spray-painted with English words and symbols. Officials immediately filed an FIR at the Jaipur Metro Rail Police Station.
"A young man is believed to have entered the yard under the cover of darkness and painted on the coach. The act was discovered around 10:50 PM," a metro official said.
The train was parked since evening and was scheduled to resume service at 5:30 AM.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the graffiti was done in a blind spot—an area not covered by CCTV cameras. Metro station authorities confirmed that the affected section of the yard lacked adequate surveillance.
Jaipur Police also expressed concern over longstanding vulnerabilities in the Metro's surveillance system. "The CCTV network is patchy and far from foolproof.
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Several areas—including parts of the yard—remain outside the camera coverage," said a senior official. "We raised this issue with Metro authorities in the past, but no corrective action was taken."
The incident has not only raised alarm over physical security but also highlighted systemic lapses in inter-agency communication. Police officials said the lack of comprehensive CCTV coverage leaves the metro system exposed to vandalism and potential security threats.
Metro officials said they are reviewing security protocols and will consider police recommendations for upgrading the surveillance network.
The accused remains unidentified. Police are analysing available footage from nearby cameras and have launched an investigation to track down the suspect.
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