Residents of the RPF colony located adjacent to the station in Mulund East fear the upcoming escalator and the ongoing construction have created a deathtrap for them. The work has not only blocked the main entry/exit to their colony, but also narrowed it down, leaving very little space for four-wheelers to ply. Residents asked what would happen when big vehicles like fire engines need entry in emergencies.

The scaffolding and ongoing work have created hurdles along the road, which leads to the main entry and exit to the colony, and narrowed it down, residents of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) colony told mid-day, adding that this could prove fatal if a disaster strikes.