{
  "id": 1539056,
  "title": "Syringes Suspected To Be Used For Substance Abuse Found Inside Water Cooler Cabin At Kalyan Junction, RPF Launches Probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/syringes-suspected-to-be-used-for-substance-abuse-found-inside-water",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:03:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/syringes-suspected-to-be-used-for-substance-abuse-found-inside-water-cooler-cabin-at-kalyan-junction-rpf-launches-probe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalyan Junction, a major railway hub in Mumbai, is under investigation after syringes allegedly used for substance abuse were discovered inside a water cooler cabin near Platforms 4 and 5 on the Kasara-bound side. The syringes were reportedly found during routine cleaning by sanitation workers. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched an inquiry and is examining CCTV footage to identify those responsible. The incident has sparked concerns over security and surveillance at the station, which sees millions of passengers daily. Previous security breaches at the station, including thefts and assaults, have highlighted the need for stronger monitoring. Railway authorities have directed officials to increase surprise inspections and security patrols in response to the latest incident.",
  "summary": "Kalyan: Security arrangements at Kalyan Junction, one of the busiest railway stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, have once again come under scrutiny after syringes allegedly used for substance abuse were discovered inside a water cooler cabin on the station premises. The syringes were reportedly found inside a water cooler installed near Platforms 4 and 5 on the Kasara-bound side of the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}