32 Tourists Fined for Illegally Trekking on Tracks to Dudhsagar Falls

32 tourists fined for illegally trekking on tracks to Dudhsagar Falls

RPF fined 32 tourists Rs 16,000 for illegally trekking on railway tracks to Dudhsagar Falls, citing monsoon safety risks; offenders booked under Railways Act.

Karnataka RPF fines 32 tourists Rs 16k for illegal trekking

Hubballi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has cracked down on illegal trekking along the railway tracks leading to the iconic Dudhsagar Waterfalls, booking 32 tourists and collecting a total fine of Rs 16,000 for trespassing on railway property. The special enforcement drive was carried out on July 5 by a team led by the Sub-Inspector of the Castle Rock RPF post in the Castle Rock–Dudhsagar–Sonalium railway section. During the operation, offi…

32 Dudhsagar trekkers fined Rs 16K for track trespassing

NT Reporter Vasco Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South Western Railway’s Hubballi Division on Sunday fined 32 tourists a total of Rs 16,000 for illegally trekking along railway tracks to reach Dudhsagar Falls despite restrictions imposed for public safety. The action was taken during a special weekend drive conducted by an RPF task force.  Surprise checks were carried out in the Dudhsagar and Sonalium railway station areas where 32 tourists w…

32 Tourists Caught Illegally Trekking to Dudhsagar Falls Through Railway Tracks

HUBBALLI, July 06: As  many as 32 tourists were caught illegally trekking along the railway tracks to reach the scenic Dudhsagar Falls on Sunday, despite a strict ban imposed in the interest of public safety. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) intercepted the group during a special enforcement drive in the Dudhsagar area and booked them for trespassing on railway property. The special operation was conducted by an RPF team led by the Sub-Inspect…

32 Tourists Penalised For Illegal Dudhsagar Trek Via Railway Tracks

Despite repeated warnings and restrictions, tourists continue to use the railway tracks to reach Dudhsagar Falls. On Sunday, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) caught 32 people illegally trekking through the railway corridor and imposed fines amounting to ₹16,000. The action was part of a special weekend enforcement drive carried out by the RPF under the Hubballi Division. A team led by the RPF Sub-Inspector from Castle Rock conducted surprise c…