1 lakh linen items vanish from SCR trains in 4 years, bill runs into crores

1 lakh linen items vanish from SCR trains in 4 years, bill runs into crores

The South Central Railway is grappling with substantial financial setbacks due to a staggering loss of bedroll items on its trains. An RTI inquiry uncovered that more than one lakh linen pieces have vanished in just four years, leading to crores of rupees in losses. A notable increase in the absence of woollen blankets has been observed, underscoring the persistent challenges in efficient resource management within the railway sector.