Mumbai: A “Bengali baba” or self styled godman was arrested by a joint team of Railway Protection Force (RPF) from Central and Western Railway for illegally pasting and distributing publicity material in trains and on railway premises. The joint operation was carried out on Feb 17.Mohammad Nazir Andari was apprehended from a dargah at Reay Road, acting on specific information. Around 15,000 printed posters were recovered from him.
On interrogation, Andari admitted to using railway premises, including railway train coaches, for promotion of his business, without obtaining any permission from Railways. An FIR was registered against Andari.Further interrogation revealed the involvement of other suspects who had assisted him in printing and pasting publicity material inside railway coaches. Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend his associates. Financial transactions linked to the printing agency are being investigated.CR has reiterated that unauthorised advertisement, defacement, and misuse of railway property are punishable offences under the Railway Act. Strict action will be taken against individuals and groups indulging in such unlawful activities. CR said it remains committed to maintaining clean, safe and passenger friendly railway premises, and seeks the cooperation of all citizens in keeping railway property neat, disciplined and damage-free.
