RPF launches drive to curb illicit packaged drinking water menace

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched a pan-India drive named 'Operation Thirst' to curb the menace of unauthorised packaged drinking water at railway stations. A total of 69,294 bottles of packaged drinking water were seized and a total fine amount of ₹6,80,855 has been slapped on the offenders, said police.

New Delhi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched a pan-India drive named 'Operation Thirst' to curb the menace of unauthorised packaged drinking water at railway stations.

Under the operation, 1,371 people were arrested for selling packaged drinking water of unauthorised brands, said police.

A total of 69,294 bottles of packaged drinking water were seized and a total fine amount of ₹6,80,855 has been slapped on the offenders, said police.