RPF of NFR rescues 5 minors

HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 6: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of NF Railway successfully rescued 5 minor boys from different stations in different drives and checks conducted during September 27 to 30, 2022 over NF Railway. The rescued minors were later handed over to the respective childline for their safe custody and further course of action.
On September 27, 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 runaway minor boy from the train. In a drive, conducted on September 29, 2022 against human trafficking, unauthorised hawking, begging, etc., at Katihar railway station, RPF of Katihar (East) rescued 2 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 September 30, 2022, RPF of Silchar conducted a routine check at Silchar railway station. During the check, they rescued one runaway 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 NF Railway and functions round the clock to make women/child passengers aware about the safety/security and use of helpline no. 139 in case of any exigency.