Guwahati: Around 40 minors and two womens have been rescued by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) of Assam across their jurisdiction upholding its commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, officials said.
NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma told reporters that RPF personnel rescued 40 minors and two women across various railway stations under its jurisdiction from February 1 to 14.
The rescued minors and women were handed over to Child Line, NGOs, parents, Government Railway Police (GRP) and local police for proper care and rehabilitation.
The CPRO said that this initiative is part of the RPF’s ongoing efforts to prevent human trafficking, protect runaway children and combat child exploitation, reaffirming its role as a vigilant guardian of railway passengers.
In a series of rescue operations conducted in February, the RPF acted swiftly to respond to distress situations.
Sharma said that on February 2, at Kokrajhar railway station, the RPF team of Kokrajhar rescued a 17-year-old minor girl. Following proper identification, she was safely reunited with her guardian.
Likewise, on February 5, at Kishanganj railway station, the RPF team of Kishanganj rescued five runaway minor boys from different locations in West Bengal and Bihar. These minors were promptly handed over to Child Line, Kishanganj, ensuring their protection and well-being.
The CPRO said that the RPF of Northeast Frontier Railway remains dedicated to protecting passengers, particularly minors and women, who are at risk of trafficking and exploitation.