The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding railway property, passenger areas, and the well-being of travelers. In the month of January 2024, it continued to ensure the safety, security and comfort of passengers, while also assisting Indian Railways in delivering reliable freight transport services to its customers.

RPF had made certain commendable achievements under several operations run by it. These are as follows: -

• Operation "Nanhe Faristey"- Rescuing Lost Children: Under the mission "Nanhe Faristey," it played a pivotal role in reuniting more than 549 children in need of care and protection with their families. These children were separated from their families for various reasons, and RPF worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return to home.
• Operation "Jeevan Raksha"- Saving Lives: The RPF's vigilant and swift action saved the lives of 233 passengers who had accidentally fallen while de-boarding or boarding moving trains, narrowly avoiding being caught under the wheels, at platforms and railway tracks.
• Empowering Women Passengers - "Meri Saheli" Initiative: RPF takes the security of women passengers seriously. It launched the "Meri Saheli" initiative and during the month of January 2024, 229 teams attended 13,615 trains and provided security assurance to 4.1 lakhs lady passengers. It also took legal action against 7402 persons who were found travelling in coaches reserved for the women passengers.
• Cracking Down on Touts (Operation "Uplabdh"): In the fight against touts, RPF arrested 379 individuals in the month of January 2024 and took legal action against them as per the law. Additionally, they seized future reserved railway tickets, valued at Rs. 44.46 lakhs.
• Operation "NARCOS" - Combating Drug Crimes: In a commendable effort, it arrested 76 individuals and seized narcotics, valued at Rs. 4.13 crores. These criminals were handed over to empower Government agencies for further legal action.
• Swift Response to Passengers' Concerns: RPF promptly addressed security-related passenger complaints through Rail Madad Portal and the Helpline (No. 139 integrated with Emergency Response Support System No. 112). Over 19,738 complaints were received in the preceeding month, with necessary actions been taken to resolve them.
• Operation "Yatri Suraksha" - Protecting Passengers: It supplements the efforts of police in preventing and detecting crimes against railway passengers. In January 2024, 225 criminals were arrested who were involved in offenses against passengers, delivering them to the concerned GRP/Police for taking onward legal action.
• Ensuring Safety through "Operation Sanraksha": In a resolute effort to maintain passenger safety and protect railway services, 53 individuals were arrested who were involved in the perilous act of stone pelting on running trains.
• Assisting Those in Need (Operation Seva): With a humanitarian approach, it provided assistance to 227 elderly, sick or injured passengers during their rail travels in the month of January 2024.
• Curbing Illegal Goods Transport (Operation Satark): RPF seized illegal tobacco products and illegal liquor worth Rs. 30.15 lakhs, apprehending 86 individuals. These individuals were subsequently handed over to the relevant Government Law Enforcement Agencies. Additionally, unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 1.53 crore, gold worth Rs. 37.18 lakhs, and silver worth Rs. 11.67 lakhs were also recovered during the operation.

The Railway Protection Force, with its dedicated personnel and its mission to ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience for all passengers, remains at the forefront of railway security, upholding the values of integrity, compassion, and responsibility.

Source - PIB