Asiatic Lion Deaths On Railway Tracks: Gujarat High Court Lays Down Preventive Guidelines, Calls For Speed Reduction & Improved Infrastructure

The Gujarat High Court mandated measures to prevent Asiatic lion deaths on railway tracks, following fatalities in Amreli. The court instructed reducing train speeds, improving locomotive headlights, clearing vegetation around tracks, and constructing underpasses. A High-Level Committee involving railway and forest officials was formed to implement these measures and investigate past incidents. The court emphasized continuous monitoring of identified hotspots and cooperative efforts between the Railways and the Forest Department. The case will be reviewed on August 9, 2024.