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Train horror for troops: BSF jawans en route to Amarnath duty get filthy coaches; Railways suspend 4 officials

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 11 June 2025
A controversy erupted after BSF personnel were assigned a train with substandard conditions for their journey to Amarnath Yatra duty. Following criticism and shared videos, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Railways responded swiftly by suspending four officials and launching an investigation. A replacement train was arranged for the BSF personnel after the initial coaches were deemed unsuitable.
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