RPF rescues over 700 children in 6 months

By: Pune Pulse

October 11, 2023

Pune: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railways has rescued more than 700 kids from several railway stations in the past 6 months (April to September 2023). 

As per information, the RPF has rescued 733 children in coordination with the Government, Railway Police and other frontline railway staff from railway station platforms over Central Railway in the past 6 months i.e. from April 2023 to September 2023 under ‘Operation Nanhe Farishte’.

This includes 517 boys and 216 girls who were reunited with their parents with the help of NGOs.  As per further information shared by PRO, Central Railways, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property, passenger area and passengers. It is also discharging the responsibility of rescuing children under ‘Operation Nanhe Farishte’.

The children who come to the railway station without informing their families, due to some fight or some family issues or in search of a better life or glamour of the city, etc are found by trained RPF personnel. These trained RPF personnel connect with the children, understand their problems and counsel them to reunite with their parents. Many of the parents express their deep gratitude and thankfulness for this noble service of the Railways.

The division–wise breakup of children rescued at several railway stations is as under:

·         Mumbai Division of Central Railway rescued the highest number of 206 children, which include 139 boys and 67 girls.

·         Bhusawal Division rescued 205 children including 128 boys and 77 girls.

·         Pune Division rescued 188 children including 181 boys and 7 girls.

·         Nagpur Division rescued 95 including 47 boys and 48 girls.

·         Solapur Division rescued 39 children including 22 boys and 17 girls.

 RPF personnel have been risking their own lives to save the lives of others in ‘Mission Jeevan Raksha’. “During September 2023, 3 precious lives were saved by RPF personnel.

Luggage Retrieval and Handover under Operation ‘Amanat’ – Many passengers forget to take all their belongings like luggage/mobile in a rush to board the train or leave the train/station. Under this operation, RPF personnel help in securing such belongings and restore them to the rightful owner. Under this operation, RPF retrieved approximately 128 pieces of luggage valued at more than Rs 39,51,935 during the month of September 2023.

RPF has also been empowered to tackle the issue of drug trafficking & illegal liquor through the railways. During the month of September 2023, RPF registered 9 cases of Ganja of 95.200 Kg valued at Rs 23,75,840 and 9 cases of liquor (134.19 liter) valued at Rs 75,150. RPF also recovered 1 case of wildlife recovery of 483 turtles with the arrest of 3 persons.

Shreyas Vange