RPF of NFR apprehended 4 persons involved in theft of passengers’ belongings

Guwahati: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), while conducting regular checks and drives within the zone from 23^rd to 26^th March, 2024 apprehended 4 persons involved in theft of passengers’ belongings. During this check at different stations and trains, they successfully recovered valuables worth approximately Rs. 1.03 lakhs from trains and railway stations at Guwahati, New Bongaigaon, Barsoi,Panjipara etc. All the apprehended persons along with the recovered valuables were handed over to the respective In-charge of GRP for further legal actions.

In a recent incident on 26^th March, 2024 RPF and GRP of Barsoi jointly conducted checking at Barsoi Railway Station and apprehended one person with two stolen mobile phones worth around Rs. 30 thousand. On the same day, RPF team of Guwahati conducted a checking at Guwahati railway station and apprehended one person with one stolen mobile phone worth around Rs. 10,000.

On 25th March, 2024, RPF team of Kishanganj jointly with CPDS team of Katihar conducted a checking at Panjipara railway station and apprehended one person and recovered one stolen mobile phone worth around Rs. 60thousand.

On 23rdMarch, 2024, RPF team of New Bongaiga on jointly with CPDS team of Rangiya conducted a checking at New Bongaigaon railway station and apprehended one person and recovered one stolen mobile phone worth around Rs. 03thousand.

During the month of February, 2024, RPF of NFR arrested 34 persons involved in theft of passengers’ belongings. All the apprehended persons along with the recovered valuables were handed over to the respective In-charge of GRP for further legal actions.

 RPF of N.F. Railway always ready to provide services to extend guidance and assistance to the rail users besides their task of ensuring security to the passengers. Railway passengers can dial 139 (Toll-free) if they come across any problem during their train journey.