n The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of NF Railway, while conducting regular checks and drives within the zone between May 17 and May 31 apprehended 32 persons involved in human trafficking and theft of Railway passengers’ belongings.
During their drives at different stations and trains, they successfully rescued 48 persons including 45 minors and three women and apprehended three human traffickers from different locations. Similarly, the teams also recovered stolen passenger belongings like valuables worth approximately Rs 4,95,000. The teams apprehended 29 persons involved in this connection with recovery of valuables like mobile phones, laptop, bags, cash etc.
In a recent incident on 21st May, 2024, a joint team RPF/Kishanganj (KNE) and SIB/ Katihar (KIR) during regular checks and drives, rescued three minor boys from Kishanganj railway station. They also apprehended 2 human traffickers during the rescue incident and later handed them over to OC/GRP/Kishanganj along with the minor boys.
