South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Arun Kumar Jain inspected the site where false ceiling in the portico at Cherlapalli railway station had fallen down due to sudden winds and downpour, on Sunday.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Principal Head of the Department of Construction Wing Satya Prakash apprised Mr. Jain of the damage and measures being taken to avoid recurrence of such incidents.
Mr. Jain ordered removal of the remaining false ceiling on war footing before the opening of the main entry to ensure safety of the passengers.
He also directed the CAO to carry out a detailed investigation for necessary corrective and strict punitive action. It is informed here that during Saturday’s incident, the concerned officials promptly rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.
The fallen ceiling material was cleared and passengers were guided through alternate entry / exit to avoid any inconvenience, said a press release.
Published – May 04, 2025 10:43 pm IST