Archive · 29 Sep 2025
RPF Enhances Train Security in Malda with New Technology
Imagine the police on trains and at stations using special cameras to recognize people.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is now using face recognition software in Malda to keep things safer.
This system spots people with criminal records, alerting officers to potential problems.
The RPF is also working to stop stone-pelting, which is when people throw rocks at trains.
They are talking to schools to teach kids about the dangers of this.
So far, they have caught lots of people for various offenses, making the trains and stations safer for everyone.
This new technology has already helped solve several crimes.
RPF has introduced face recognition software in Malda to identify offenders.
The FRS is linked to CCTV cameras and has details of offenders.
The technology has already led to the prevention of several crimes.
RPF is addressing stone-pelting incidents, often caused by minors.
Over 8,455 offenders were arrested under the Indian Railways Act this year.
- Who
- The Railway Protection Force (RPF).
- What
- Increased digital surveillance and implemented face recognition software to enhance train security and address various offenses.
- When
- The measures were detailed in a review meeting on Thursday.
- Where
- Malda division's trains and station premises.
- Why
- To identify and intercept offenders, prevent crimes, and reduce incidents like stone-pelting.
- Organization
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Location
- Malda division
- Technology
- Face Recognition Software (FRS)
- Offenses Addressed
- Crimes, stone-pelting, unauthorized vending, touting
- Arrests (This Year)
- 8,455 offenders
- Solved Cases
- 21 out of 23 recorded this year