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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Tripura woman arrested with pistol, live cartridges, drugs
A 25-year-old woman, who possessed pistol and contraband items, was arrested on Friday in North Tripura district. The woman, identified as Mamoni Begum, was nabbed during a raid at the house of her husband, Helal Miah, at Bhagyapur of Dharmanagar. Acting on a tip off, a police team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police Jeremiah Darlong recovered a pistol, four live cartridges and 7,800 yaba tablets worth Rs 20 lakh from Begum's possession. 'We arrested her and a case was registered against her under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police are interrogating the woman to know from where she collected the pistol and for what purpose,' North Tripura District Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai told reporters. Nearly three weeks ago, eight pistols and 16 empty magazines were recovered from an express train in Agartala railway station. The operation was conducted with the joint initiative of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) during their routine security check of the Firozpur-Agartala bound Tripura Sundari Express train. The recovered pistols are all factory-made and smaller in size than the 9 mm service pistols.
The Print
7 days ago
- The Print
Two held for pelting stones at trains near Mathura, search on for third accomplice
Although an overnight search yielded no suspects, a renewed trackside combing operation on Wednesday morning led to the detention of a local youth and a minor, he said. According to Railway Protection Force police station in-charge Avadhesh Goswami, the railway control room alerted security personnel late on Tuesday night after receiving complaints from passengers aboard Kota-Patna Express, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Huzur Sahib Nanded Express, and the Duronto Express – all of which were targeted after leaving Mathura Junction for Agra. Mathura (UP), May 28 (PTI) Two persons, including a minor, were apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly pelting stones at multiple trains shortly after they departed from Mathura Junction on Tuesday night, an official said. During questioning, they admitted to stone-pelting and revealed the involvement of a third person. A search is underway to trace the third accomplice, Goswami said. The detained youth is a resident near the old RTO office, while the minor hails from Aduki village. Further action will be taken based on verification of their statements, the official added. PTI COR KIS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Fatka' gang strikes again, targets Kalyan-Thane belt
Thane: Local train commuters are urging the police to increase patrolling and install CCTV cameras along the tracks after the notorious 'fatka gang' resumed its activities, striking twice in a span of two days in the Kalyan-Thane belt. The fatka gang is a group of notorious robbers stationed near the railway tracks who target passengers standing on the footboard of local trains by attacking their hands with sticks and stones, causing their phones to fall out of the train. The gang members then pick up the dropped phones and run away. The gang derived its name from the Marathi word 'fatka', which means a hit. It has been operating for several years. On May 25, a woman travelling from Vasai to Thane in a general ladies coach was robbed. After the train left Kalyan station around 6 pm, an unidentified man standing near the railway tracks hit her hand while she was standing at the door. This caused her mobile phone to fall out of the train. The man picked up the phone and fled. This followed a similar attack in the region on May 26, raising serious concerns about passenger safety in Mumbai's suburban railway network. A commuters' association condemned the recurring attacks and demanded action from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP). 'The safety of lakhs of daily passengers is at stake. It is extremely dangerous when someone attacks you on a running train. There have been deaths in the past due to such incidents, and this must stop now. Authorities must crack down on such gangs before the situation worsens,' said Geeta Sahastrabuddhe, a member of a commuter association from Kalyan. Passengers are urging increased patrolling, installation of CCTV cameras, and faster response units aboard long-distance and local trains, especially during peak hours and in vulnerable stretches. 'We have taken serious note of the incident and have already begun a thorough investigation. Teams are scanning CCTV footage from multiple stations, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the accused. We urge commuters to remain alert and report any suspicious activity immediately. Security measures will be intensified in vulnerable sections, especially between Dombivli and Thane,' said the assistant commissioner of police, GRP, Thane and Kalyan division.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Over 2,000 kg of smuggled PDS rice seized at Chennai Egmore Railway Station
CHENNAI: In a targeted operation against the illegal transportation of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice, Railway Protection Force ( RPF ) personnel seized approximately 2,000 kilograms of smuggled rice at Chennai Egmore Railway Station on Saturday evening. The special drive was conducted on May 25, between 5 pm and 6.30 pm, by a team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Joseph Amala Dass along with Head Constables G Kannan, V Kumaravel, and N Rajesh under the Chennai Egmore RPF division. During the operation, the team identified and confiscated 40 unclaimed bags filled with smuggled PDS rice, weighing around two metric tonnes. The rice bags, suspected to have been illegally diverted from the govt-subsidised distribution network, were found abandoned on the railway premises. Authorities suspect that the smugglers intended to transport the rice using the railway network before abandoning the consignment fearing police surveillance. The seized goods were handed over to Head Constable Velmurugan of the Chennai South Civil Supplies CID for further investigation and legal action. Police officials stated that efforts are ongoing to trace the source of the rice and identify individuals involved in the smuggling operation. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has increased vigilance at key transit points to prevent further misuse of the railway system for illegal transport of essential commodities.
News18
26-05-2025
- News18
It's Personal, Said UP Woman. But Railway Cops Opened Her Bag Anyway And Found...
Last Updated: RPF found illegal liquor in a woman's bag at Jhansi station. She was detained under Operation Vigilant, which has uncovered 15 smuggling cases this year A woman was recently apprehended at a railway station in the Jhansi division of Uttar Pradesh while attempting to transport a suspiciously heavy bag. When personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) questioned her about the contents, she casually responded, 'Just personal belongings, nothing to show." However, her nervous demeanour raised red flags, prompting officials to inspect the bag. What they discovered left them stunned—a large quantity of illegal liquor was concealed inside. The woman was immediately detained by the RPF and later handed over to the Government Railway Police (GRP). Initial investigations revealed that she was part of an illegal liquor smuggling operation. Authorities believe the liquor had been brought in from other states for unlawful distribution via the railway network. This arrest marks another significant achievement under Operation Vigilant, an ongoing initiative aimed at curbing smuggling through Indian Railways. In the 2024–25 financial year alone, the operation has uncovered 15 liquor smuggling cases, leading to 17 arrests. The campaign has also unearthed other illegal activities. So far, authorities have seized 136.017 kilograms of silver worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh, along with undisclosed amounts of gold and unaccounted cash. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Deepak Kumar Sinha stressed that the railway system cannot be allowed to become a conduit for illegal activities. He confirmed that strict checks and routine surveillance are being carried out to prevent the transport of smuggled goods, including liquor, precious metals, and cash. First Published: May 26, 2025, 10:50 IST
