Maligaon, April 21: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N. F. Railway successfully rescued 16 minorsduring ongoing checking & drives conducted from 13th to 19thApril, 2024 at different trains and railway stations over N. F. Railway.
During the period of 2023-24, 654 minors (409 boys &245 girls) and 69women were rescued by RPF of NFR in coordination with Government Railway Police (GRP) and Childline and NGOs.
The rescued children and women were handed over to respective Child Line and NGOs& GRP for further legal proceedings. Also, during the same period a total of 12 human traffickers were arrested and 32 persons (25 minor boys, 4 minor girls, 2 male and 01 female) were rescued from them.
In an incident of 18thApril, 2024, RPF team of Katihar, rescued three destitute minor boys at Katihar Railway station.Later, the rescued minors were handed over to their respective parents after proper verification.
On 16th April, 2024, RPF team of Chaparmukh, while conducting check in train no. 15625 (Deoghar- Agartala Express)at Chaparmukh station rescued one runaway minor girl. Later, the rescued minor was handed over to Child Welfare Committee, Nagaon, Assam for safe custody.
Preventive measures are being taken to take action in case children in need of care and protection are found in trains and railway premises.RPF carries on a relentless fight against criminals in protecting railway passengers.
Remains vigilant for suspected persons involved in human trafficking as well as the movement of children in a suspicious manner, travelling alone, without proper guardian etc.
