Railway Protection Force, Vijayawada Division Achieves Significant Milestones in Passenger Safety and Crime Prevention for 2024-25

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Vijayawada Division has once again demonstrated outstanding efficiency in safeguarding railway assets, ensuring passenger security, and enforcing law and order across the railway network. Through relentless efforts and strategic operations, the RPF has successfully apprehended offenders, rescued vulnerable individuals, and recovered stolen property, reinforcing its commitment to a secure railway environment.

Shri Narendra A. Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, extended heartfelt congratulations to Shri Valleswara B.

Thokala, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner, and the entire RPF team for their exemplary service in securing railway premises and safeguarding passengers during 2024-25. Emphasizing the division’s unwavering dedication to security, Shri Narendra A. Patil reaffirmed that RPF Vijayawada Division will continue to enhance security measures and vigilance efforts to provide passengers with a safe and seamless travel experience.

The following key achievements underscore RPF Vijayawada Division’s commitment to safety and law enforcement:

1.   Operation Nanhe Faristey – The RPF rescued 257 vulnerable children in distress, ensuring their safety and providing necessary assistance and protection.

2. Mission Rail Suraksha – The RPF intensified crime prevention efforts, apprehending 104 offenders and recovering stolen railway property worth ₹6.74 lakh, marking an increase from ₹4.99 lakh in 2023-24.

3. Operation Amanat – Demonstrating efficiency in passenger service, the RPF successfully retrieved and returned 679 left-behind luggage items valued at ₹2.29 Crore, reuniting passengers with their belongings.

4.  Mission Yatri Suraksha – In a significant stride towards passenger safety, the RPF effectively tackled 85 theft-related crimes, nabbing 54 robbers and recovering stolen property worth ₹64.70 lakh, which was returned to rightful owners.

5.  Operation NARCOS – The RPF reinforced its crackdown on illegal substances, seizing 336 kg of Ganja valued at ₹16.76 lakh. A total of 28 offenders were apprehended, and 25 Ganja-related cases were registered in 2024-25.

6. Operation Upalabdh – Strengthening its digital enforcement efforts, the RPF cracked down on touts involved in the illegal sale and blocking of railway reservation tickets. A total of 65 offenders were apprehended, and 576 future journey tickets were seized, along with 424 IRCTC user IDs.

7.   Railway Act Violations – Ensuring compliance with railway safety regulations, the RPF booked 17,988 cases under various sections of the Railway Act, 1989, reinforcing discipline among passengers.

8. Littering and Tobacco Act Violations – As part of its cleanliness and public awareness initiatives, the RPF booked 1,898 cases of littering and 1,210 cases under the Tobacco Act in 2024-25, collecting fines amounting to ₹2,92,900. Intensive public awareness campaigns were conducted to curb littering and smoking in railway premises.

The Vijayawada Division RPF remains steadfast in its mission to ensure passenger safety and maintain law and order across the railway network. With continued vigilance and strategic initiatives, the RPF is committed to creating a secure and passenger-friendly railway environment.

SCR BZA PR No.02
Date: 2^nd April, 2025