Here's What Railway Protection Force Achieved In Its Month Long 'Operation Mahila Suraksha'

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued more than 100 girls from becoming victims of human trafficking in the month of May.

It also arrested over 7,000 persons for traveling unauthorisedly in coaches reserved for women during the pan-India drive "Operation Mahila Suraksha". This drive was launched from 3 May and lasted till 31 May 2022.

With an objective of providing enhanced safety and security to lady passengers travelling by trains, a pan-India initiative "Meri Saheli" is also operational.

283 teams (covering 223 stations) of trained mahila officers and personnel with an average total deployment of 1,125 lady RPF personnel per day, are deployed across the Indian railways who interacted with more than 2.25 lakh ladies during this period and provided them end-to-end security.

Train escort duties with a mixed composition of male and female RPF personnel were also widely deployed during this period. Mixed escort duties commenced a few months back and are getting positive feedback.

To educate the rail users regarding their safety and Dos & Don'ts during their journey, 5,742 awareness campaigns were organised. During this month-long operation, RPF personnel risked their own life, saved the life of 10 ladies who had slipped while boarding/ deboarding the moving train and were likely to get run over by the moving train.

Indian Railways is keen and determined to continue to enhance women security cover over the railway network.