Metro trains in Metro cities have become a grave threat to the women folk in the country. Thefts ,misbehavior and all kinds of issues are reported to the police from time to time. Keeping safety in mind, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has permitted women to carry small knives while travelling in metro trains.
The women can use the knives for theri self protection in times of crisis. “Women will now be permitted to carry knives that are less than four inches long. We realised that small knives are not a threat to security but required by women for their protection,” said a senior CISF officer.
The agency has also decided to allow lighters and matchboxes in metro trains, as hundreds of these items are seized from passengers daily during screening. However, one passenger will be allowed to carry only one lighter or matchbox.
Certain tools have also been struck off from the list of items restricted from being carried in metro trains. The decision was taken after labourers frequently complained of inconvenience caused to them while travelling in metros.
