Mangaluru: Social media outrage over claims of negligence in check-ups of passengers from Mumbai
Mangaluru: In what has triggered a debate on local social media platforms, people have raised questions over alleged negligence of local Railways staff who have allegedly neglected thorough check-ups on people arriving at Mangalore Railway Station from Mumbai.
Congress party’s social media coordinator Mansoor Ahmed in a social media post has alleged that about 30 people who arrived from Mumbai on the train to Mangalore were let off from the station without carrying adequate health check-ups. He also alleged that the local police and District Administration is in the know of the things.
"No official conducted health checkup of the 30 travelers who arrived at Mangalore railway station. Soon as they were informed about being under home quarantine, the travelers started moving to their homes on auto-rickshaws, and buses. With that, all efforts of District's people of staying indoors during lockdown were destroyed," Mansoor Ahmed tweeted.
Commenting on the issue, MK Gopinath. Public Relations Officer, Palghat Division of Southern Railway added that the allegations were baseless and every passenger arriving at the station had undergone tests and check-up.
“All passengers arriving at Mangalore railway station are being subjected to COVID checkup. The allegation of negligence in the health checkup is baseless” Gopinath said.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
