The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continues its dedicated efforts to ensure passenger safety and humanitarian assistance through the vigilant functioning of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) across
its network. Between 24.01.2026 and 28.01.2026, RPF teams carried out a series of coordinated rescue operations at multiple railway stations, successfully tracing and rescuing vulnerable passengers found travelling alone or in distress conditions.
During these operations, a total of 12 persons were rescued, including 8 minors and 4 adults, from stations and trains under NFR jurisdiction. The rescued cases included runaway minor girls and boys, destitute children and unattended passengers detected through regular station surveillance and RailMadad complaints. Major rescue actions were carried out at stations including Falakata, Lumding, Kishanganj, Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, Kamakhya, Katihar (East) and Guwahati. All rescued minors were safely handed over to concerned Child Line units and recognized child care organizations, while rescued adults were produced before local police authorities for further necessary action.
These prompt and sensitive interventions reflect the alertness, compassion and strong field level coordination of RPF personnel in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, especially children. NFR reiterates its commitment to safe, secure and people centric railway operations and appeals to passengers to report any unattended minor or suspicious situation immediately to RPF staff or through RailMadad for swift response and assistance.
