RPF rescued over 16,000 children, saved 2,600 lives, recovered lost items worth ₹70 crore in 2025
New Delhi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), task force of the Indian Railways rescued more than 16,000 children, saved over 2,600 lives and recovered passengers’ belongings valued at ₹70.66 crore between January and October this year, the Indian Railways said in a statement.
Under Operation Nanhe Farishtey, the RPF rescued 16,450 children (11,543 boys and 4,906 girls). It also rescued one other child and reunited all these children with their families or handing them over to concerned authorities. In October alone, 1,586 children (1,085 boys and 501 girls) were rescued, the statement said.
In another initiative, Operation Jeevan Raksha, the RPF saved 2,658 people from potentially fatal situations during the same period, including 1,757 males and 901 females. Of these, 296 individuals were rescued in October.
According to a report published by The New Indian Express, the RPF also intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking under Operation NARCOS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act). From January to October, 1,794 cases were registered. The force recovered narcotics worth ₹197.19 crore and arrested ₹1,450 persons. In October alone, 140 cases were detected, with contraband worth ₹14.68 crore seized and 133 arrests made.
Under Operation Amanat, the RPF retrieved 42,210 items of lost luggage worth ₹ 70.66 crore during the ten-month period. Of these, 7,894 items worth ₹8.65 crore were recovered in October.
“These figures reflect the RPF’s commitment to passenger safety and welfare. Through technology-driven surveillance, inter-agency coordination, and proactive enforcement, the RPF continues to ensure a secure and seamless travel experience for passengers,” the statement by Indian Railways added.
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Asha Bhosle's last rites to be held with state honours in Mumbai's Shivaji Park
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Mumbai (PTI): The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours.
The 92-year-old singer who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades with her wide range of memorable songs passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Later, her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Lower Parel.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid last respects to Bhosle at her residence on Sunday evening and offered floral tributes.
State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, along with legislators Sunil Shinde and Prasad Lad, also paid their respects.
"Asha Bhosle will be accorded a state funeral, which will take place at 4 pm on April 13," Shelar said.
The singer's son, Anand, said people can pay their last respects to her at 11 am on Monday at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived.
"Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Monday at Shivaji Park," he told reporters.
Ashatai, as the legendary singer was popularly known, was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.
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