Maharashtra: Railway Magistrate Warns Nanded DRM Of Contempt Over Bedbug-Infested VIP Room Sofas At Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Station
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, September 23, 2026: A stringent order has been issued by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Railways, against the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Nanded Division, after the DRM allegedly failed to comply with directions issued following a complaint concerning pest-infested sofas in the VIP waiting room at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar railway station. The sofas were…
On September 23, 2026, a Maharashtra Railway Magistrate First Class issued a stern warning directed at the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of the Nanded Division, accusing him of contempt after they failed to comply with orders regarding bedbug-infested sofas in the VIP waiting room at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar railway station.
The issue was first brought to light when Justice Manjusha Deshpande and her husband expressed concern about the condition of the sofas, which they had used during their visit to the station. The Judicial Magistrate questioned the DRM over the non-compliance with the pest control measures and replacement of the furniture, demanding an explanation for not initiating contempt proceedings against him.
The magistrate pointed out that the sofas remained infested with bed bugs despite warnings, causing significant inconvenience to esteemed High Court judges who frequently travel by train. The magistrate emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that the presence of bed bugs on sofas used by such important individuals was utterly unacceptable. The matter has been set for further hearing on September 30.
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