Maligaon, Oct 06: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N. F. Railway successfully rescued 05 minor boys from different stations in different drives and checks conducted during 27th to 30th September, 2022 over N. F. Railway. The rescued minors were later, handed over to the respective Childline for their safe custody and further course of action.
On 27th September, 2022, RPF of New Jalpaiguri conducted a routine check in Train no. 15903 (Dibrugarh – Chandigarh Express) at New Jalpaiguri railway station. During the check, they rescued one run away minor boy from the train.
In a drive, conducted on 29th September, 2022 against human trafficking, unauthorized hawking, begging etc. at Katihar railway station, RPF of Katihar (East) rescued 02 runaway minor boys. On the same day, RPF of Guwahati conducted drive against human trafficking at Guwahati railway station. During the drive, they rescued one run away minor boy.
In another incident on 30th September, 2022, RPF of Silchar conducted a routine check at Silchar railway station. During the check, they rescued one run away minor boy. Later the minor was handed over to Childline/Tarapur/Silchar for safe custody and further course of action.
RPF train escort parties and staff deployed at stations have been alerted and sensitized to be vigilant and on the lookout for suspected persons involved in human trafficking as well as the movement of children in a suspicious manner, travelling alone, without proper guardian etc.
“Meri Saheli” has been formed over N. F. Railway and functioning round the clock to make aware women/child passengers about the safety/security and use of Helpline No. 139 in case of any exigency.
