RPF of NFR nabs 4 involved in theft of passengers’ belongings

DIMAPUR — The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), while conducting regular checks and drives within the zone from March 23 to the 26th, apprehended four persons involved in theft of passengers’ belongings.

During the checks at different stations and trains, the RPF personnel recovered valuables worth approximately INR 1.03 lakh from trains and railway stations at Guwahati, New Bongaigaon, Barsoi and Panjipara, the NFR informed in a press release.

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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 March 26, RPF and GRP personnel of Barsoi jointly conducted checking at Barsoi Railway Station and apprehended one person with two stolen mobile phones worth around INR 30,000.

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 INR 10,000, the release said.

On March 25, RPF team of Kishanganj with CPDS team of Katihar jointly conducted a checking at Panjipara railway station and apprehended one person and recovered one stolen mobile phone worth around INR 60,000.

On March 23, RPF team of New Bongaigaon 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 INR 3,000.

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, the NFR informed.

“RPF of NF 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,” the release added.