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CR detects 327 cases of theft, RPF recovered railway property worth INR 34.03 lakhs

To control the passenger crime and to assist the Government Railway Police, RPF has apprehended 123 numbers of thieves who were handed over to GRP and also detected 64 cases of Robberies.

CR detects 327 cases of theft, RPF recovered railway property worth INR 34.03 lakhs
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The Railway Protection Force (RPF), a dedicated force in railways, was established by the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 (subsequently amended in 1985 and 2003). RPF protects and safeguard railway property, passenger area and passengers.

RPF celebrated its Raising Day on September 20, 2021, and is organising various activities in the coming one week, such as Swachata Abhiyan, blood donation camp, Seminars, debates, discussions, Family meet, Sports/Games activities, Cultural programs etc throughout the zone.

Central Railway RPF has taken various measures in pursuit of carrying out the above duties and to protect railway property, passenger and passenger area. During the last year (SEPT 20 to AUG 21) RPF/CR has detected 327 cases of theft of railway property and recovered stolen property worth INR 34.03 lakhs. Apart from this, 29,486 offenders have been booked under various sections of the Railways Act against those found involved in Hawking, gents travelling in ladies compartments, travelling in coaches reserved for the disabled etc. RPF also assisted to the commercial department in conducting checks against ticketless travellers.

To control the passenger crime and to assist the Government Railway Police, RPF has apprehended 123 numbers of thieves who were handed over to GRP and also detected 64 cases of Robberies.

Besides the core duty, RPF has gone beyond the call of their duty and helped passengers in need and retrieved and returned lost luggage, valuable articles such as mobile phone, laptop jewelleries, cash etc of passengers in 379 occasions.

The alert RPF staff have saved 43 lives of passengers during the period (SEPT 20 to AUG21). The project Mission Zero Death has been given top priority and reduction of death or injury to people due to trespass, falling down etc has been brought down considerably due to the implementation of various action plans. An intensive public awareness campaign has been carried out in this respect. In 59 cases, RPF has recovered contraband items such as Ganja, cigarettes, liquor, etc.  Under NDPS Act and handed over to authorities concerned.

RPF has also apprehended 07 kidnappers, 03 molesters, 03 murderers and 10 other wanted criminals of State Police. It has also introduced “Meri Saheli” scheme to ensure the safety and security of women passengers in which lady passengers are being attended by RPF staff preferably Lady RPF staff so as to ensure that they are not facing any difficulties during a train journey. Through 139 helpline - Rail Madad   RPF staff render assistance to the passengers or attend to their complaints and ensure real-time help/redressal.

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