Maligaon, April 03: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to passenger safety, security and public service through the commendable performance of its Railway Protection Force (RPF) during the financial year 2025–26.
Through intensified surveillance, prompt action and a proactive enforcement strategy, the RPF has significantly strengthened security across railway premises, ensuring a safer travel environment for passengers across its jurisdiction.
During the year, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway carried out focused drives against theft, touting and other unauthorized activities, leading to multiple detections, arrests and seizure of illegal tickets.
It also acted firmly against stone pelting and removed encroachments to safeguard railway property, reflecting a zero-tolerance approach towards threats to safety and operations. Alongside enforcement, the RPF continued its humanitarian efforts by rescuing trafficking victims and assisting persons in distress, including women and children.
Significant recoveries of contraband and narcotics further highlight its vigilance, underscoring its commitment to passenger safety, security and the integrity of railway operations.
As part of its efforts to leverage technology for enhanced passenger security, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway has made notable progress in the recovery of stolen mobile phones through the CEIR portal.
During the period, a total of 2,355 mobile phones were blocked, 1,265 devices were successfully traced and 291 phones were recovered, out of which 264 were returned to their rightful owners.
This initiative highlights the effective use of digital tools by the RPF in addressing passenger grievances and ensuring swift recovery of lost or stolen property, further strengthening public trust in railway security
During the year, the RPF registered 219 cases of theft of passenger belongings, leading to the arrest of 285 individuals. In its continued crackdown on unauthorized activities, 120 cases against touts were detected, resulting in 128 arrests.
A total of 757 tickets were seized in these operations, with an estimated value of more than Rs. 23 lakhs. The force also addressed public safety concerns through action on 154 reported incidents of stone pelting, in which 116 persons were apprehended.
Efforts to maintain railway property and prevent illegal occupation saw a notable rise, with 699 encroachments removed in 2025–26 compared to 437 in the previous financial year.
In its humanitarian initiatives, the RPF rescued 89 individuals from trafficking, a substantial increase from 10 in 2024–25. Additionally, 1,125 persons, including boys, girls and women in distress (other than trafficking cases), were rescued during the year, up from 952 in the previous year.
The RPF also made major recoveries during the period, seizing contraband worth Rs. 1.29 crore and narcotics valued at Rs. 55.29 crore, demonstrating its vigilance against illegal activities.
These achievements underline the proactive approach and enhanced operational efficiency of the RPF under NFR, contributing to safer railway operations and improved passenger security across the region.
