In a commendable display of vigilance, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) successfully rescued a 10-year-old girl who had gone missing from her home. The operation was carried out at the Shalimar railway station as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Nanhe Farishte’, an initiative dedicated to rescuing lost or runaway children found on railway premises.
- Operation: RPF and CIB conducted a search operation at Shalimar station.
- Recovery Time: The girl was found at 8:30 PM on Platform Number 1.
- Origin: The child hails from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and was travelling from Balurghat.
- Action Taken: The minor has been handed over to the Railway Child Helpline in Howrah for further care.
Swift Action by RPF Personnel
The rescue was made possible through swift intelligence sharing. After receiving specific information regarding a missing minor, the RPF Post Shalimar and the Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB) launched a coordinated search across the station premises. At approximately 8:30 PM, the team spotted the young girl sitting alone on Platform Number 1. Upon initial questioning, she identified herself as a resident of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The Girl’s Journey and Intentions
During the inquiry, the minor revealed that she had travelled from her maternal home in Balurghat, South Dinajpur, to Shalimar station. She admitted that she had left home without informing her mother or family members. Disturbingly, the child disclosed that she had planned to board train number 18047 Amravati Express to travel to Goa. It was clear that the girl was travelling unaccompanied and without any adult supervision or consent.
Legal Procedures and Safe Custody
Following the rescue, the RPF personnel immediately took the girl into protective custody and brought her to the RPF Post at Shalimar to complete the necessary documentation. It was discovered that a missing person case had already been registered at the Kumarganj Police Station in South Dinajpur, West Bengal. After completing all mandated legal formalities and ensuring the safety of her belongings, the girl was safely handed over to the Railway Child Helpline in Howrah for her continued care, protection, and eventual reunion with her family.