Maligaon, July 01: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N.F. Railway, while conducting regular checks and drives within the zone between 27th to 29th June, 2023apprehended 13 (thirteen) persons involved in theft of passenger’s belongings.
During this checkat different stations and trains, they successfully recovered valuables worth approximately Rs. 1,92,000/- fromrailway stations at Katihar, New Jalpaiguri, Dalgaon, Kamakhya & Guwahati.
In an incident on 29th June, 2023, RPF escorting team of New Jalpaiguri, acting on a missing complain from a passenger conducted a checking drive at train No. 15658 (Brahmaputra Mail) while on move and apprehended 02 (Two) persons along with the stolen mobile phone valued Rs. 10,000/- approximately. The apprehended perrons were later handed over to Officer in Charge of GRP/Katihar for further necessary course of action.
In another incident on 28th June, 2023, RPF CPDS (Crime Prevention & Detection Squad) team of Katihar, during a routine check and drive conducted at Katihar railway station, apprehended 03 persons, and recovered 03 (Three) mobile phones stolen from passengers that worth Rs 40,000/- approximately. Later, they were handed over to Officer in Charge of GRP/Katihar for further necessary proceedings.
On 27th June, 2023, RPF team of Alipurduar conducted a checking drive at Dalgaon railway station and apprehended 01 (One) person with a bag containing a stolen laptop worth around Rs 70,000/- along with other valuables.
On the same day, RPF of NFR also conducted drives at Katihar, Kamakhya& Guwahati railway stations and apprehended another 07 (Seven) persons involved in similar theft of passenger’s belongings worth Rs 72,000/- approximately. All the apprehended persons were later handed over to the Officer in Charge of respective outposts and is booked under lawful sections for further course of action.
Railway Protection Force (RPF), N.F. Railway always plays a dynamic role to provide full scale security to the rail users ranging from rescuing teenaged boys & girls, arresting touts, recovering narcotics or left behind & stolen baggages.
They have also made commendable services to extend guidance and assistance to the rail users besides their task of ensuring security to the passengers. Railway passengers can dial 139 (Toll-free) if they come across any problem during their train journey.
