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KOZHIKODE: With increasing incidents of theft and pickpocketing being reported from railway stations during festive seasons, the railway police in Kozhikode is all geared up to put in place strict measures to ensure the safety of passengers.As part of keeping vigil against the gangs who are active in pickpocketing and robbery during festival seasons, the police will issue special notices for the passengers arriving at the railway station, regarding the safety of the baggage and other valuables.The notices will have the details regarding the precautionary measures to be taken by the passengers to prevent such criminal activities at the railway station.Special teams of police will be deployed at all the four platforms to monitor the activities of suspected persons and cops in mufti will be deployed in groups to keep a check on miscreants at entrances to the platfoems."The police have already sought permission from railways to issue notices to passengers and give frequent announcements regarding passenger safety through loud speakers at platforms," said Kozhikode railway police SI Sasidharan. He said pickpocketing and baggage theft are common incidents in railway stations during the Onam season, as there would be heavy rush."In a drive conducted last month railway police nabbed many who were engaged in pickpocketing. A squad of railway police boarded the trains from various stations and conducted checks," said the SI.