Six Booked for Transporting Tree Trunk Outside Mumbai Suburban Train Coach

Six individuals were apprehended by Mumbai railway authorities for transporting a large areca nut tree trunk tied outside a suburban train traveling from Virar to Mahim, causing a 20-minute service disruption. The practice, reportedly linked to Holi celebrations dating back to the British era, violated rules prohibiting bulky items on trains. Cases were filed under Sections 145(b) and 145(c) of the Railways Act for obstruction and nuisance, with officials emphasizing commuter safety.