Junnardeo Railway Station Upgraded to Modern Facility Nagpur: The Central Railway's Nagpur Division has completed a major redevelopment of Junnardeo railway station, transforming it into a modern, passenger-friendly hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The project, costing 25.40 crore rupees, aims to enhance the station's infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand for rail travel. The upgraded facility is set to be officially dedicated to the nation, marking a significant step in improving regional connectivity. Junnardeo, classified as an NSG-5 category station, serves as a critical junction with three platforms and daily operations for 10 trains. It handles an average of 2,867 passengers per day, a figure that has nearly tripled over the past decade. This surge in passenger footfall necessitated the extensive upgrades to ensure better service and safety. The redevelopment includes a 12-metre-wide, 121-metre-long foot overbridge equipped with four lifts and four ramps, designed to improve accessibility for all travelers. A new booking office-cum-waiting hall, an AC waiting room, additional platform shelters, and parking facilities have been added to streamline passenger movement and enhance comfort. The station's design incorporates elements of local architecture and heritage, reflecting the region's cultural identity. Key improvements also focus on accessibility, with Divyang-friendly facilities, modern signage, better sanitation, and enhanced passenger circulation. These upgrades aim to create a more inclusive and efficient environment for commuters. Junnardeo's strategic location makes it a gateway to several tourist attractions, including Tamia Hills, Patalkot Valley, Karanji Waterfall, and the Hinglaj Mata Temple.#nagpur_division #western_coalfields_limited #amrit_bharat_station_scheme #junnardeo_railway_station #tamia_hills
CBI lodges FIR against Bengal firm, rly officials for coal theft The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has initiated a formal probe against a West Bengal-based company and unidentified officials of the South Eastern Central Railway (SECR) over allegations of criminal conspiracy and misappropriation of high-grade coal. The case, registered in Nagpur, centers on the illegal extraction and sale of over 29 lakh rupees worth of coal from Dumri Khurd Railway Siding, a site leased by Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) to SECR. According to the FIR, the accused firm, operated by Amit Maity, was authorized only to handle rejected and waste coal at the Dumri Khurd (DKSK) siding. However, the investigation revealed that the company colluded with railway officials to siphon off good-quality G-12 grade coal, which is of higher value. A surprise inspection conducted by the vigilance department on May 21 uncovered 1,427 metric tons of coal stockpiled at the site. Laboratory analysis by the Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research (CIMFR) confirmed the presence of G-12 grade coal in the samples. The probe further disclosed that the firm issued 18 gate passes between March 21 and March 24, using these documents to transport and sell 720 metric tons of G-12 grade coal. The coal was allegedly removed under the pretense of handling rejected material, despite the company’s restricted permissions. The CBI alleges that the railway officials facilitated this illegal activity by granting unauthorized access to the coal reserves. The case highlights systemic lapses in oversight at the railway and coal management sectors.#cbi #western_coalfields_limited #amit_maity #south_eastern_central_railway #central_institute_of_mining_and_fuel_research
Security Guard Fraud: Nagpur Job Scam Involves Rs31 Lakh Deception A security guard in Nagpur allegedly impersonated a senior official of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) to defraud two families of over Rs31 lakh, according to police. The scam, which spanned several months, involved forged documents, false job promises, and deceptive tactics that misled the victims into transferring substantial sums of money. The case was registered after suspicions arose when no official appointment orders were issued, leading to an investigation by Mankapur Police. The accused, identified as Ajit Jinna, allegedly posed as a WCL manager and approached Govardhan Warthi, a 56-year-old resident of Godhani, to secure a job for his daughter. Jinna, along with his associates Amol Jirafe and Vaibhav Surjuse, collected Rs17 lakh through RTGS and online transfers to Vaibhav’s bank account. To bolster their credibility, the trio allegedly produced forged letters bearing official-looking signatures and stamps. Warthi, trusting the documents, even arranged for his daughter’s medical examination at a private hospital as part of the purported recruitment process. Suspicions were raised when no formal appointment order materialized. Upon enquiring at WCL’s Jaripatka office, Warthi discovered that Ajit was actually employed as a security guard there, not an officer. This revelation prompted the police to register a case against the trio under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 419 (cheating), 465 (forgery), 468 (forgery of documents), 471 (using forged documents), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 34 (common intention). The same gang allegedly targeted Shubham Margade and his younger brother, defrauding them of Rs14 lakh using similar methods.#western_coalfields_limited #mankapur_police #ajit_jinna #amol_jirafe #vaibhav_surjuse
