Despite repeated warnings and restrictions, tourists continue to use the railway tracks to reach Dudhsagar Falls. On Sunday, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) caught 32 people illegally trekking through the railway corridor and imposed fines amounting to ₹16,000.
The action was part of a special weekend enforcement drive carried out by the RPF under the Hubballi Division. A team led by the RPF Sub-Inspector from Castle Rock conducted surprise checks on the railway stretch between Dudhsagar (DDS) and Sonalium (LIM) stations.
Officials found the tourists trespassing on the railway tracks after entering through forest routes to access the waterfall. Each violator was fined ₹500.
The railway route to Dudhsagar Falls has been closed to the public for safety reasons. However, every monsoon, visitors continue to ignore the restrictions, risking their own lives while also creating safety concerns for train operations on this busy ghat section.
South Western Railway has once again appealed to tourists not to enter the prohibited railway corridor and warned that enforcement drives will continue throughout the monsoon. Authorities have urged visitors to use only authorised routes and avoid illegal trekking along the tracks.
Dudhsagar Falls, located on the Karnataka–Goa border near Castle Rock, draws large crowds during the rainy season. With footfall increasing every weekend, railway authorities have intensified surveillance to curb trespassing and prevent accid