NEW DELHI: The Railways has warned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in stone-pelting incidents on trains.
More than 1,000 cases have been registered so far, with over 600 people arrested.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Railways said that Indian Railways has been closely monitoring incidents of stone pelting across various railway zones.
It noted that such unlawful acts not only endanger the safety of passengers and railway staff but also cause significant damage to valuable public property.
According to official data, a total of 1,698 cases of stone pelting were registered across the Indian Railways network between July and December 2025.
During this period, 665 people involved in these incidents were arrested.
Zone-wise data show that Northern Railway reported the highest number of cases at 363, followed by East Central Railway with 219 cases. South Central Railway recorded 140 cases, North Central Railway 126, Western Railway 116 and Southern Railway 108.
Other zones also reported incidents, including Central Railway (96), South Western Railway (80), West Central Railway (77), Eastern Railway (71), North Frontier Railway (67), North Western Railway (55), South Eastern Railway (51), South East Central Railway (51), East Coast Railway (50), North Eastern Railway (25) and Konkan Railway (3).
The Ministry said the arrests made in connection with these incidents reflect sustained enforcement efforts and a zero-tolerance approach towards activities that compromise passenger safety and damage railway property.
It added that Indian Railways has intensified surveillance and increased patrolling in vulnerable sections, leading to the swift identification and arrest of offenders.
Reiterating that stone pelting is a serious criminal offence, Indian Railways warned that strict legal action would be taken against those involved, including the registration of criminal cases and arrests under relevant provisions of law.
The Railways also appealed to citizens to act as responsible stakeholders, cooperate with railway authorities and help ensure a safe, secure and uninterrupted travel experience for all passengers.