RPF Pune Rescues Three Missing Minor Boys Under Operatio Nanhe Farishte
RPF Pune Rescues Three Missing Minor Boys Under Operatio Nanhe Farishte
Pune, 22 August 2025: Under the ongoing campaign “Nanhe Farishte”, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Thana Pune along with the Crime Prevention & Detection Squad (CPDS)/Pune have once again demonstrated commendable work by tracing and rescuing three minor boys reported missing from Peddapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
On 21.08.2025, information was received from RPF Headquarters and superior officers regarding three minor boys who had left for school but did not return home. An FIR had been lodged at Peddapuram Police Station, Andhra Pradesh (CR No. 324/2025). Based on the initial investigation, there was strong suspicion that the boys might be travelling towards Mumbai by train, and urgent instructions were issued to trace them immediately.
Recognising the seriousness of the case and the risk of the children falling prey to human traffickers, a special team was constituted under the directions of Sr.DSC/Pune and ASC/Pune, and under the guidance of IPF/Pune. The team, comprising RPF and GRP Pune officials, carried out thorough checks of trains arriving from southern states and moving towards Mumbai at Pune Railway Station.
During the search, while checking Train No. 12702 Hussain Sagar Express, the joint team identified three boys whose physical features matched the photographs received. The boys were taken into confidence and gently questioned. On inquiry, they revealed that they had left home due to parental scolding and lack of interest in studies, and were travelling towards Mumbai without informing their families.
Immediate intimation was passed to Peddapuram Police Station confirming that the children had been found safe. For their protection, medical examinations were conducted and the minors were produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Pune. As per CWC orders, the boys were shifted to Sathi Sanstha Shelter Home, Dhole Patil Road, Pune for safe custody and care.
The parents of the children and Peddapuram Police expressed deep gratitude to RPF Pune for their swift and effective action in tracing the boys and preventing them from possible harm or exploitation.
This successful operation once again underlines the RPF’s commitment to the safety, security, and protection of children under Operation Nanhe Farishte.
