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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- The Hindu
RPF finds narcotics substances worth ₹2.16 lakh on train
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru Division, has recovered narcotic substances worth ₹2.16 lakh onboard Train No. 18111 TATA-YPR Express train between Birur and Kadur railway stations in Chikkamagaluru district on Saturday. A statement here on Sunday said an RPF team carried out a surprise inspection as part of a special drive under the Operation NARCOS. During the inspection, the team discovered an unclaimed bag in the GS coach No. SWR 247321. Upon checking the bag on suspicion, the team found narcotic substances that included 25 grams of MDMA (a synthetic drug) valued at approximately ₹1,25,000, 1.522 kg of ganja worth ₹90,000, and 37 bhang chocolates (weighing around 210 grams) valued at ₹1,850. The total estimated value of the recovered contraband is ₹2,16,850. The team secured the bag at Kadur station around 1.55 p.m., and the seized materials were handed over to the Excise Department, the statement said. The team comprised assistant sub-inspectors Ananda B. and C. Venkatesha, head constable Shivananda T., under the supervision of Senior Divisional Security Commissioner, Mysuru, Sam Prashanth J.R. The RPF is committed to ensuring passenger safety and maintainence of vigilance against illegal activities such as narcotics trafficking on trains and railway premises, a statement said.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- The Hindu
Railway Protection Force seizes ganja worth ₹4.05 crore, liquor worth ₹13.16 lakh in crackdown on smuggling via rail
In a series of successful operations throughout 2024–25, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the South Western Railway (SWR) has intensified its efforts to combat criminal activities on trains, resulting in major seizures and arrests. As part of Operation Satark, a campaign specifically targeting the unlawful transportation of alcohol via the rail network, RPF personnel booked 94 cases and apprehended two suspects. Liquor worth ₹13.16 lakh was confiscated during these crackdowns. Operation NARCOS A more critical success emerged from Operation NARCOS, a targeted initiative against drug trafficking. RPF teams filed 66 cases and arrested 25 individuals involved in smuggling narcotics. The operation led to the seizure of 441.30 kg of ganja, with an estimated market value of ₹4.05 crore. 'Drug traffickers tend to misuse long-haul trains to shift narcotics across state lines, thinking they can evade detection due to the speed and anonymity the railway system offers,' said a senior official from the South Western Railway. 'To counter this, our surveillance teams — equipped with plainclothes officers and sniffer dogs — have been deployed tactically to keep a close watch at railway stations and inside trains,' he added. Jeevan Raksha initiative Beyond crime prevention, the RPF has also been active in saving lives under the Jeevan Raksha initiative, rescuing six male passengers who were found in perilous situations across the railway network. Lost and found In yet another effort by SWR, the force has helped passengers retrieve 669 lost or stolen items, collectively valued at more than ₹49.47 lakh. The recovered goods included 207 mobile phones, 61 laptops, 44 gold ornaments, 58 cash-related recoveries, and 290 miscellaneous baggage items. 'Our personnel are committed to passenger safety, whether it involves thwarting smuggling operations or ensuring that a misplaced phone or life-threatening incident receives immediate attention. Maintaining a proactive presence across stations has been key to our success,' official said.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
RPF Nagpur Division Reunited 207 Minors with Family
Nagpur: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Nagpur division reunited 207 children (120 boys and 87 girls) with their families under ' Operation Nanhe Faristey '. Similarly, RPF personnel saved seven lives, displaying exceptional courage under ' Operation Jeevan Raksha '. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now RPF's efforts under 'Operation Aahat' resulted in the registration of two human trafficking cases , rescue of nine children and arrest of six accused. Under 'Operation NARCOS', RPF seized 444.156kg of ganja worth Rs64.52 lakh and arrested 11 offenders. Cracking down on illicit liquor under 'Operation Satark', around 64 cases were detected with 9,857 liquor bottles valued at Rs12.40 lakh, and 36 persons were apprehended. In the anti-touting drive 'Operation Uplabdh', around 76 cases were registered, 1,251 tickets seized worth Rs31.46 lakh, and 88 touts arrested. Under 'Operation Amanat', 464 lost luggage cases were recovered, valued at Rs94.10 lakh, and promptly returned to rightful owners. 'Operation Dignity' led to the rescue of 51 vulnerable individuals, while 'Operation Matrishakti' provided timely aid to a pregnant woman. Additionally, 96 theft cases of passenger belongings were solved with 113 arrests, showcasing effective policing and swift action by RPF teams.
