The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continues its dedicated efforts towards the safety and protection of children in need of care. RPF/NFR rescued 738 runaway children and 89 children & women from being trafficked and apprehended 09 traffickers during January to July this year. Therescued children/ women were handed over to respective Child Line/NGOs, parents & GRP/Police.
In a series of operations conducted between 16th and 19th August 2025, RPF personnel rescued 16 runaway minors from various trains and stations across its jurisdiction and ensured their safe custody through proper channels.
In a recent incident on 16thAugust, during escort duty of train No. 12346 DN, RPF personnel of Maligaon rescued two runaway minor children. They were later handed over to Child Line, Bongaigaon & Chirang respectively. on the same day, RPF Post of Dibrugarh rescued one minor boy and handed him over to Child Line, Dibrugarh. on 17thAugust, RPF Post of Dimapur rescued one minor boy and ensured his safe custody through Child Line, Dimapur.
On 18th August, multiple rescues were carried out in Katihar, Purnea, Kokrajhar and Alipurduar; 05 runaway minors from stations and trains were rescued and handed them over to respective Child Lines or guardian after proper identification. Moreover, on 19thAugust, 2025 RPF of NFR rescued 07 minors from Guwahati, Kamakhya, Dibrugarh, Jalalgarh and Alipurduar railway stations and handed them over to respective Child Lines or guardian after proper identification.
The RPF of NFR remains committed to the protection of children in need of care and assistance. Passengers are requested to stay alert and report any unattended or suspected child to the RPF helpline number 139.
