3 weeks ago
Kerala railway safety drive arrests 33 under Operation Rakshitha
Police in Kerala, a state in India, wanted to make train travel safer for women and children.
They started a special safety operation called 'Operation Rakshitha'.
Police checked 13 railway police stations across Kerala during June and July.
They arrested 33 people for bad behaviour on trains, such as being rude to women, hurting them, or invading their privacy.
Of those arrested, 25 people were remanded, meaning they were held for the legal process.
The police said special surveillance and inspections would continue.
Railway Police Superintendent B Krishnakumar said legal action under the operation would keep going.
Passengers who face difficulty or harassment are told to ask the Railway Police for help immediately.
They can also call 112 or use police apps like Rail Maithri and Rail Alert for support.
Thirty-three people were arrested during 'Operation Rakshitha' inspections at 13 railway police stations across Kerala.
Of those arrested, 25 people were remanded.
The arrests were linked to offences including insulting women, sexual assault, and violations of women's privacy.
The drive, conducted in June and July by the Kerala Railway Police, aims to prevent crimes against women travelling by train.
Passengers facing harassment are advised to use the Rail Maithri service via the POL-APP, call 112, or use the Indian Railways' Rail Alert app.
- Who
- The Kerala Railway Police, led by Superintendent B Krishnakumar, arrested 33 people.
- What
- Arrested 33 people under 'Operation Rakshitha', a railway safety drive against crimes such as insulting women, sexual assault, and violations of women's privacy.
- Where
- At 13 railway police stations across Kerala, India.
- When
- During inspections conducted in June and July; the report was published on August 8.
- Why
- To prevent crimes against women travelling on trains and ensure the safety of women and children.
Key facts
- Operation Name
- Operation Rakshitha
- Number Arrested
- 33
- Number Remanded
- 25
- Police Stations Inspected
- 13
- Period
- June and July
- Offences
- Insulting women, sexual assault, violations of women's privacy
- Lead Official
- Railway Police Superintendent B Krishnakumar
- Help Channels
- Rail Maithri via POL-APP, Emergency Response Support System at 112, Rail Alert app
Sources
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