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Guwahati: In response to escalating security challenges across the country, Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has significantly strengthened its security protocols at stations, trains and railway premises, an official said on Friday.
The NFR, one of the 17 railway zones in the country, operates in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.
NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that with an increased focus on passenger safety in the current national security environment, security measures are designed to address threats such as child trafficking, human trafficking, drugging incidents, stone pelting and other untoward events.
The RPF, in close collaboration with railway authorities, is actively enhancing security and surveillance across the entire NFR network.
“The security measures include coordinated joint patrolling with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and local law enforcement agencies to ensure a secure environment at railway stations and along track routes,” the CPRO said.
As part of its intensified security efforts, NFR has successfully conducted coordinated mock drills at important railway stations in collaboration with district administrations.
He said that these drills, which included air siren alerts and blackout protocols, were aimed at testing and enhancing emergency response preparedness.
In line with its commitment to passenger safety, NFR has reinforced women’s security by deploying strengthened Anti-Crime Patrol (ACP) units and dedicated women’s security teams.
Anti-Trafficking Operations have also been intensified to curb illegal activities and safeguard the dignity and security of all travellers, Sharma said.
On Thursday (May 8), while carrying out routine inspection on Tripura Sundari Express train, RPF of NFR displayed exceptional vigilance.
