Ferozepur Division RPF reunites 71 children with families, returns lost property over Rs 45 lakh
Ferozepur, November 9, 2026: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Ferozepur Division reunited 71 missing, runaway and separated children with their families and returned lost belongings worth over Rs 45.76 lakh to passengers during the seven-month period from April to October of the current financial year.
As part of its efforts to ensure passenger safety, protect railway property and prevent crime, the RPF conducted several special operations during this period, achieving significant results.
Under Operation Amanat, the RPF recovered passengers' lost belongings in 349 cases and handed them over to their rightful owners. The recovered articles, including laptops, mobile phones, bags, purses and other valuables, were estimated to be worth Rs 45,76,444.
Under Operation Nanhe Farishte, aimed at tracing missing, runaway and abducted children and reuniting them with their families, the RPF safely rescued 71 children and handed them over to their respective families.
The RPF also conducted various awareness activities under Operation Jan Jagran to promote safe railway travel and educate passengers and the general public about railway safety.
During these campaigns, passengers were advised to immediately inform railway authorities about any unattended object or suspicious activity noticed at railway stations or inside trains. They were also cautioned against unnecessary chain pulling and educated about preventive measures to avoid incidents of drugging and robbery during train journeys.