Archive · 22 Aug 2025
RPF Rescues 16 Runaway Children in a Week; 843 Saved This Year
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is like a police force for trains.
They found and helped 16 kids who ran away in one week.
Since the start of the year, they've rescued a total of 843 kids!
They found these kids on trains and at train stations.
After finding them, the RPF makes sure they get to a safe place, like with people who help kids or back to their families.
The RPF also stopped some bad people from taking kids away, catching nine of them!
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 16 runaway children in the week of August 16-22.
A total of 843 minors have been rescued since January this year by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
Rescues occurred at various stations and trains under NFR's jurisdiction.
Rescued children were handed over to Child Line, NGOs, parents, or authorities.
Security personnel also prevented trafficking and apprehended nine traffickers between January and July.
- Who
- The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and runaway children.
- What
- The RPF rescued runaway children.
- When
- Between August 16 and August 22, with 843 rescues since January.
- Where
- Various trains and stations under the Northeast Frontier Railway's jurisdiction.
- Why
- The RPF works to ensure the safety of children on railways.
- Total Rescues (past week)
- 16
- Total Rescues (since January)
- 843
- Authority
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Railway Zone
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Traffickers Apprehended (Jan-July)
- 9