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RPF's Northeast Crackdown: Over Rs 1.93 Crore in Contraband Seized

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway has conducted intensive enforcement drives, recovering contraband valued at over Rs 1.93 crore. Operations across multiple states led to the seizure of 268.82 kg of ganja, arms, ammunition, and cash, alongside the arrest of 37 persons. In a separate humanitarian action, RPF personnel rescued a minor boy from Guwahati Railway Station. These coordinated efforts underscore the force's commitment to passenger safety and curbing unlawful activities on railway premises.

Key Points: RPF Northeast Recovers Contraband Worth Rs 1.93 Crore

  • Rs 1.93 crore contraband seized
  • 268.82 kg ganja recovered
  • 37 persons apprehended
  • Minor boy rescued from station
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RPF steps up drive in Northeast, recovers contraband valued at over Rs 1.93cr

RPF in Northeast seizes drugs, arms, and cash worth Rs 1.93 crore, rescues minor, and arrests dozens in major enforcement drive.

"The sustained and coordinated actions highlight the commitment of the RPF... to ensure passenger safety - NFR CPRO"

Guwahati, March 29

The Railway Protection Force of Northeast Frontier Railway has demonstrated heightened vigilance and operational efficiency through a series of successful actions carried out across its jurisdiction.

NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the operations conducted on March 24 covered railway stations and trains at Guwahati, Kamakhya, Hojai, New Bongaigaon (all in Assam), Agartala (Tripura), Aluabari and New Jalpaiguri (both in West Bengal), and Samsi (in Bihar).

In a significant humanitarian effort, RPF teams at Guwahati rescued a minor boy from a train at Guwahati Railway Station. The child was safely handed over to the Child Welfare Committee through Railway Childline for proper care, protection, and rehabilitation, Sharma said.

In another major operation, a team from the Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB) of Katihar, led by the RPF, apprehended a tout at Samsi Railway Station. The accused was found in possession of 14 illegal e-tickets valued at over Rs 61,700, dealing a strong blow to unlawful ticketing activities.

The CPRO said that RPF teams also recovered various contraband items, including ganja and liquor, and apprehended offenders involved in illegal arms possession as well as a drugging case, further underlining their proactive approach to maintaining law and order.

During March (up to March 26), the RPF of NFR carried out intensive enforcement drives across multiple stations and trains, achieving significant results. A total of 268.82 kg of dry ganja was recovered, along with cigarettes, cough syrup, heroin, 1,200 kg of poppy seeds, and liquor. The combined seized value of these drugs is estimated to be more than Rs 1.91 crore.

In the course of these operations, 37 persons were apprehended or arrested. Additionally, Rs 7.60 lakh in cash was recovered in one case.

Sharma said that in cases related to arms and ammunition, the RPF seized one pistol, two magazines, and two live cartridges, reinforcing its commitment to curbing illegal weapon possession on railway premises.

In theft-related incidents, eight offenders were apprehended, leading to the recovery of seven mobile phones and one trolley bag, collectively valued at Rs 86,000. Action against illegal ticketing activities also resulted in the arrest of two touts with 16 tickets worth Rs 63,668.

These cumulative efforts have taken the overall recovery and seizures to more than Rs 1.93 crore.

The sustained and coordinated actions highlight the commitment of the RPF under NFR to ensure passenger safety, prevent unlawful activities, and maintain a secure and passenger-friendly railway environment. Continuous vigilance and proactive enforcement measures are being undertaken to further strengthen security across railway premises, the NFR CPRO said.

- IANS

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Priya S
The rescue of the minor boy is the most heartening part of this news. Railways can be dangerous for lost children. Thank you to the RPF and Childline for ensuring his safety and rehabilitation. More focus on such humanitarian efforts, please.
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Rohit P
Rs 1.93 crore worth of seizures in one month is impressive, but it also shows how deep the problem runs. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Need sustained pressure and better intelligence to catch the big fish funding this trade.
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Sarah B
As a frequent traveler on the NFR route, this is reassuring news. Seeing action against touts is especially good. The illegal e-ticket racket causes so much inconvenience to genuine passengers. Hope this drive continues consistently.
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Vikram M
Good job, but a respectful criticism: these drives often happen in bursts. What about the other 11 months? Security needs to be a 24/7, 365-day commitment, not just a monthly "drive" for good statistics. The recovery of a pistol is a serious matter.
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Kavya N
Poppy seeds, heroin, ganja, arms... this shows our railways are being used for all kinds of smuggling. Proud of the RPF for this crackdown. Hope the courts give strict punishment to the 37 arrested. Mere recovery won't help, deterrence is key.

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