The Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) on Wednesday said they will take strict action against miscreants who throw balloons and water bags on railway premises. They also appealed to commuters not to stand on the footboard while travelling.

“We have decided to increase the visibility of uniformed personnel inside trains and at stations on Friday. Our teams will be moving from train to train and patrolling to deter any untoward incidents. It is dangerous to throw balloons or water bags, as it could lead to someone standing at the door to lose their balance. The problem areas are mostly the harbour line of Central Railway, where most of the issues are faced. We are not just counselling the people staying in houses next to the tracks with the help of city police but also telling them firmly that they should not indulge in any such activities, GRP commissioner Ravindra Shisve told mid-day.