<p>In spite of these measures implemented by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), it is an irony that crowd control still remains a challenging task to the personnel. <br /><br />Especially during holidays and weekends, the crowds swell making it extremely difficult for the security personnel to control them. <br /><br />On such days, the number of commuters reaches 40,000 and the guards are constantly on their toes.<br /><br />Commuters throng the edge of the platform, crossing the yellow security line to view the train arriving from a distance. As soon as the train arrives, they barge in, pushing and shoving elderly people, women and children to grab a seat. <br /><br />“It is a headache for the security personnel to monitor unruly crowds. We will be held responsible, if we fail to discharge our duties properly, since we are constantly under the watchful eyes of the CCTV cameras installed everywhere in the stations,” said Kunal Kumar, a securityman from Guardwell Agency, deployed at the Ulsoor Metro Station. <br /><br />A tough job<br /><br />“Earlier, I used to guard the escalators at the Ulsoor Metro Station. Only a few days ago, I was shifted upstairs to guard the platform. The job is tougher here,” said Digonto B, a new recruit. <br /><br />“Certain rules have to be strictly adhered to by commuters. They should not violate restrictions, which may endanger their lives. For example, commuters should not step beyond the yellow line and it must be strictly adhered to,” said a guard at the MG Road Metro <br />Station.<br /><br />On guard<br /><br />A team of 50 security personnel in black and white uniforms, working on three shifts, guard each Metro Station. Since a majority of the passengers board and alight at the MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli Metro Stations, most of the force is deployed at these stations. <br /><br />The personnel are hired for Rs 7,000 per month, by the private security agencies.<br /><br />The police force will guard the Metro stations till November 4.</p>
<p>In spite of these measures implemented by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), it is an irony that crowd control still remains a challenging task to the personnel. <br /><br />Especially during holidays and weekends, the crowds swell making it extremely difficult for the security personnel to control them. <br /><br />On such days, the number of commuters reaches 40,000 and the guards are constantly on their toes.<br /><br />Commuters throng the edge of the platform, crossing the yellow security line to view the train arriving from a distance. As soon as the train arrives, they barge in, pushing and shoving elderly people, women and children to grab a seat. <br /><br />“It is a headache for the security personnel to monitor unruly crowds. We will be held responsible, if we fail to discharge our duties properly, since we are constantly under the watchful eyes of the CCTV cameras installed everywhere in the stations,” said Kunal Kumar, a securityman from Guardwell Agency, deployed at the Ulsoor Metro Station. <br /><br />A tough job<br /><br />“Earlier, I used to guard the escalators at the Ulsoor Metro Station. Only a few days ago, I was shifted upstairs to guard the platform. The job is tougher here,” said Digonto B, a new recruit. <br /><br />“Certain rules have to be strictly adhered to by commuters. They should not violate restrictions, which may endanger their lives. For example, commuters should not step beyond the yellow line and it must be strictly adhered to,” said a guard at the MG Road Metro <br />Station.<br /><br />On guard<br /><br />A team of 50 security personnel in black and white uniforms, working on three shifts, guard each Metro Station. Since a majority of the passengers board and alight at the MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli Metro Stations, most of the force is deployed at these stations. <br /><br />The personnel are hired for Rs 7,000 per month, by the private security agencies.<br /><br />The police force will guard the Metro stations till November 4.</p>
