Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai recently took to social media to boast about its new “state of the art” toilet facilities, claiming that it is where modern design meets convenience. They even posted a video showing people a sneak peek into the facility and the work done there was indeed impressive. Everything was shiny and polished. It was on January 30th that they shared the video.
#CR_BB_INFRAWORK #AmritStationUpdates #CSMT_Station, Experience the future of comfort! Check out the new state-of-the-art toilet facility at CSMT – where modern design meets convenience. Elevating your station experience!@Central_Railway @RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/SiaOE7ztWu
— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) January 30, 2024
However, something hilarious happened on February 5 and 6. According to TOI, toilet and bathroom fittings worth Rs 12 lakh were stolen from the facilities. This included jet sprays, toilet seat covers, taps, bottle traps, stop cocks, etc. A total of 70 items were stolen.
Dear @drmmumbaicr @RailMinIndia Taps & pipe fittings at the "State of the Art Toilet" at CSMT being systematically stolen by the staff.@GM_CRly have a look at during one of your "Surprise" visits.
Remember Mumbai Madgaon Tejas express, staff was caught stealing the fittings https://t.co/ll1yZzmSRN pic.twitter.com/OUBAM5kKAO
— मुंबई Matters™ (@mumbaimatterz) February 6, 2024
Reports suggest that this was an insider job because the running room could be accessed by authorised persons only. There is a possibility that the contract labour staff were included. But since there are no CCTV cameras inside the toilet, the culprits could not be nabbed.
People online expressed their disappointment over the incident and slammed the culprits for doing such a deed.
Unbelievable! Shows the attitude of CR maintenance team as well. It’s costing lakhs to build , all from public tax funds, not “State of art” it if it cannot be maintained ! @AshwiniVaishnaw sir.
— Sivasankar (@Sivasankar_vm) February 6, 2024
Sad reality of our country. Really sad
— Lester Dmello (@lestler) February 7, 2024
Really bad…..our people do not deserve good services….they should start charging for these services and put up a security by that amount…..
— cd79 (@cdIndia79) February 6, 2024
Frankly there is no need for world class toilets. We have low class people who need only basic toilets. Such things will be stolen by the low class.
— Citizen (@IndCiti12) February 7, 2024
Unfortunately our citizens are just chors. There is no sense of responsibility towards country.
— NormalCitizen (@nilaish) February 6, 2024
Such a shame!