RPF of NFR apprehended 6 persons involved in theft of passenger’s belongings

Guwahati: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), while conducting regular checks and drives within the zone from13th to 16th February, 2024 apprehended 6 persons involved in theft of passenger’s belongings.

During this check at different stations and trains, they successfully recovered valuables worth approximately Rs.72.5 thousand from trains and railway stations at Guwahati, Dimapur, Kishanganj, Katihar, Alipurduar, New Jalpaiguri etc. All the apprehended persons along with the recovered valuables were handed over to the respective In-charge of GRP for further legal actions.

Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR through a press statement said that in the recent incident on 16th February,2024 RPF of Alipurduar jointly with CPDS and CIB teams of Alipurduar conducted checking in Train No. 02517UP (Kolkata-Guwahati Special) and apprehended one person with two stolen mobile phones worth around Rs. 20 thousand. On the same day, RPF team of Guwahati jointly with CIB team of Guwahati conducted a checking at Guwahati railway station and apprehended one person with two stolen mobile phones worth around Rs. 10thousand.

On 15th February, 2024, RPF train escort team of New Jalpaiguri while escorting of Train No. 15657UP (Brahmaputra Mail) and apprehended one person with two stolen mobile phones worth around Rs.9.5 thousand.

On 14thFebruary, 2024, RPF team of Katihar (East) jointly with CPDS team and GRP of  Katihar conducted a checking at Katihar railway station and apprehended one person and recovered one stolen lady purse containing cash Rs.3 thousand. On the same day, RPF team of Kishanganj jointly with CIB team of New Jalpaiguri conducted a checking at Kishanganj railway station and apprehended one person and recovered one stolen mobile phone worth around Rs.15 thousand.

On 13th February, 2024, RPF team of Dimapur conducted a checking in Train No. 15666 DN (BG Express) at Dimapur railway station and apprehended one person and recovered one stolen mobile phone worth around Rs. 15thousand.

During the month of January, 2024, RPF of NFR arrested 30 persons involved in theft of passenger’s belongings and recovered 40 mobile phones, 01 laptop & cash etc., total worth around Rs. 6.52 lakhs.  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 NFR 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.