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Don't cross railway tracks in Mumbai, Yamraj may take you away. Literally!

Western Railway in Mumbai is running an awareness campaign warning people against crossing railway tracks

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'Yamraj' carrying a person who was trying to cross the tracks illegally in Mumbai.

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Yamraj on duty
 
To educate train commuters on the perils of crossing railway tracks in an unauthorised manner, the Western Railway has pressed the Hindu god of death, Yamraj, into service. Last week, the Western Railway launched an awareness campaign warning people of the danger to their lives if they do not follow rules. Pictures shared by the Ministry of Railways depict a person dressed as Yamraj carrying passengers on his shoulders — those who attempted to cross the train tracks and perished. “Do not cross the train tracks in an unauthorised manner. It can be fatal...,” the Ministry