The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N. F. Railway successfully rescued 04 minors from different stations in different drives and checks conducted on 27th January, 2023 over N. F. Railway. The rescued minors were later, handed over to respective Childline/parents for their safe custody and further course of action.
On the incident day, RPF of Kamakhya jointly with Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB) team of Guwahati conducted a routine check at Kamakhya railway station. During the check, they rescued one run away minor girl. Later the rescued minor was handed over to Railway Childline, Guwahati for safe custody and further course of action.
In another incident, RPF of Lumding conducted a routine check at Lumding railway station. During the check, they rescued one run away minor girl and two run away minor boys. After identification the matter was informed to their parents by RPF. Later the rescued minors were handed over to their respective parents after proper verification.
During the period from April to December, 2022 RPF of N.F. Railway rescued 686 minor children and 39 women with arrest of 10 human traffickers. The rescued children/women were handed over to respective Child Line/NGOs, parents and Government Railway Police. “Meri Saheli” has been formed over N. F. Railway and functioning round the clock to make aware women/child passengers about the safety/security and use of Helpline No. 139 in case of any exigency.
