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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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
