24-05-2025
RPF restores lost bag with valuables to passenger
Mysuru: In a commendable display of honesty and efficiency, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South Western Railway, Mysuru division, recovered and returned a vanity bag containing valuables worth Rs 1,49,465 to a female passenger under its ongoing initiative, Operation Amanat.
Teja, a resident of Kadur, inadvertently left behind her vanity bag while alighting from train No. 16589 at Kadur railway station on May 21. Upon receiving a complaint via the RailMadad. the grievance redressal portal, the RPF escort team sprang into action, conducting a prompt onboard search. The bag was successfully located and secured by the team, and handed over to the RPF post at Davanagere.
Following thorough verification, the bag — containing approximately 15 grams of gold jewellery and two iPhone chargers — was returned to the rightful owner on May 22.
Senior divisional commissioner of RPF, Mysuru, Sam Prasanth JR., lauded the team's swift action and commitment to duty. He highlighted that during the financial year 2024–25, the RPF successfully returned lost belongings on 197 occasions, with recovered items valued at Rs 52.6 lakh.
Operation Amanat is a dedicated drive by the RPF to trace and return misplaced or lost passenger belongings, reinforcing the force's role not just in security, but also in public service.
The passenger extended heartfelt thanks to the RPF personnel for their integrity and prompt response.
