Railway Protection Force rescues 91 minor girls and boys in August
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Sept 10: The Railway Protection Force ( RPF ) of South Eastern Railway did a commendable job in providing security to train passengers as well as in guarding the railway property and its vital installations in the month of August.
Data available from railway police revealed that RPF has conducted regular drives against miscreants involved in the theft of passenger belongings.
Preventive measures have also been taken to control the theft of railway materials and booked consignments.
In the month of August, a total number of 34 miscreants were arrested under RP (UP) Act and railway property worth Rs. 1,55,209 was recovered.
Moreover, 1449 offenders were booked under different sections of the Railways Act and Rs.4,51,590 was realised as fine.
Regular drives were also conducted by RPF and the commercial department and 5285 ticketless travellers were detected and Rs 25.01 lakh was realised as fine.
In addition to this, in August, RPF personnel rescued 45 minor boys and 46 minor girls and the rescued minors were handed over to their relatives with proper verification and acknowledgement.
RPF personnel of S E Railway have taken an active part to conduct 237 cleanliness drives and also removed 140 encroachments at various places in SER jurisdiction.
My Saheli team of South Eastern Railway has taken a lead role in all the divisions including Ranchi and Chakradharpur to assist lady passengers during their journey which has been appreciated at every level.
This special team has been formed initially by SER in view of the safety and security of lady passengers and their belongings specially when travelling alone.
This endeavour of the RPF team had a positive impact on the travelling passengers.
