The move to involve the Indian Army to build a foot overbridge at three railway stations in Mumbai city — at Elphinstone Road station and also at Curry Road and Ambivli — is deplorable (“Army to build new bridge at Mumbai railway station”, November 1). Civilian work that should be done by the Railways or the civic authorities is now being thrust on the Army which already has its hands full managing the borders. This is a blatant admission of the incompetency of the Railways and the civic authorities.
The Indian Army, known for its professionalism and highest integrity, is at risk of losing its identity and being misused to score political brownie points.
The Chairman of the Railway Board will have to work overtime to ensure that the Railways are back on track and able to handle the problems it faces. The Indian Army needs to be left alone and do its job.
Varghese George,
Secunderabad
