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Hans India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
IPS Sonali Mishra becomes first woman DG of Railway Protection Force
New Delhi: In a historic development, Sonali Mishra, a 1993 batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), becoming the first woman to head the 143-year-old force. She succeeds Manoj Yadava, who retired on July 31. Her appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is valid until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. She brings with her over 30 years of distinguished service in policing and security, having served in prominent roles across both state and central agencies. Prior to this appointment, she held the position of Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) in Madhya Pradesh and concurrently managed the roles of ADG at the Police Training & Research Institute and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy in Bhopal. Her career also includes key assignments with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Border Security Force (BSF), and a notable stint with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. Recognised for her professionalism and leadership, she has been awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. Her leadership at the helm of the RPF is expected to usher in a new era of modernisation, technological adoption, and proactive community engagement. She is likely to emphasise strengthening RPF's role in tackling organised crimes such as human trafficking and ensuring the safety of vulnerable passengers across the Indian Railways' extensive network. Upon taking charge, Mishra expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and reaffirmed her dedication to upholding the RPF's core values of vigilance, courage, and service, embodied in its motto 'Yasho Labhasva'. The RPF, entrusted with the security of railway property and passenger safety, looks forward to achieving new milestones under its dynamic leadership.
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Railway security under scanner as intelligence bureau flags terror threats and calls for urgent safeguards
NEW DELHI: Many sensitive railway installations across the country remain vulnerable to terrorist threats, according to a critical presentation made by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) at the 6th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs. The conference, held under the aegis of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), concluded on Sunday and saw the participation of GRP chiefs from various states and Union Territories, with a primary focus on enhancing the security of India's extensive rail network. A media statement from Indian Railways revealed that the IB's presentation underscored the urgent need for comprehensive vulnerability assessments and the implementation of robust security protocols to protect critical railway infrastructure from potential terror threats. GRP leaders at the conference called for a coordinated approach to address the rise in criminal activity on the railways and to bolster inter-agency mechanisms for safeguarding millions of passengers who rely on the network daily. One of the key outcomes of the conference was a renewed emphasis on passenger awareness campaigns to educate travellers about common scams and theft tactics used by criminals. The high-level event, chaired by RPF Director General Manoj Yadava, was attended by DGPs, ADGPs, and senior GRP officials, along with Ministry of Railways representatives.
