The shameful state of public toilets at railway stations has become a matter of grave concern for female commuters across suburban stations, especially at Mulund, our extensive report highlighted. While the Central Railway (CR) had entered into an agreement with the DMart Foundation for keeping toilets clean at prominent stations like CSMT and Byculla, the situation on the ground remains pathetic.

A recent visit to Dombivli revealed the appalling state of the so-called “deluxe” toilets. Inside the ladies’ toilet, a man was found sleeping, while hawkers used the space to store their goods. The toilets at Mulund station were unusable. The toilets are blocked. The glass in the toilets is missing or broken. The cleaning staff is either indifferent or unaware. The overall situation is unbearable for women.