- DIMAPUR — The Railway Protection Force (RPF)
under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved notable success in
their effort to safeguard vulnerable passengers and curb human trafficking.
- Between April 1 and 15, the RPF rescued 71 minors and two
women, handing them over safely to Childline, NGOs, parents, and local authorities
for further assistance, the NFR stated in a press release.
- As part of the crackdown against crime, the RPF also
arrested a human trafficker and another kidnapper during these operations; both
were handed over to the concerned GRP/Police authorities for further legal
proceedings.
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- On April 9 at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, an RPF team
apprehended a human trafficker. In this operation, three minor boys were
rescued. The apprehended trafficker along with the rescued minors was handed
over to IC/GRP/New Jalpaiguri, where a case under relevant sections of Child
Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act was registered.
- Similarly, on April 3, the RPF post at Kishanganj rescued 10
runaway minor boys hailing from various districts of Bihar and West Bengal at
Kishanganj Railway Station. All rescued minors were safely handed over to Child
Line, Kishanganj, for proper rehabilitation and counselling.
- On April 7 at North Lakhimpur Railway Station, team from RPF
Post, Harmuti, rescued a runaway minor girl. After proper verification, she was
handed over to her family member, ensuring her safe return home.
- Additionally, on April 10, the team of RPF Post Alipurduar
Junction along with SIB team of Alipurduar, rescued four runaway minors,
including two girls, at Alipurduar Junction Railway Station. These minors were
subsequently handed over to Child Line, Alipurduar for safe custody.
- Under the “Meri Saheli” initiative, aimed at ensuring the
safety of women passengers travelling alone, the RPF lady squads made
remarkable efforts during March 2025. The squads assisted a total of 1,220 lone
lady passengers across the NFR, ensuring their safe journey. They also rescued
a minor girl and another woman.
