Drones flying over Central Railway's lines aptly called Ninja UAVs (unmanned air vehicles), are now catching thieves in action and helping in active surveillance. Two such criminals were apprehended on a real-time basis — one in Wadibunder Yard area and another in Kalamboli yard — while they were trying to commit theft inside a railway coach/wagon stationed in the yard.

“Drones act as eyes in the sky and monitor the whole area. Any suspicious activity if noticed is intimated to the nearest RPF post to apprehend the criminal live. Drone beats are designed across the division based on railway assets, sensitivity of area, activity of criminals, etc.,” Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Shivaji Sutar said.