Vijayawada Division, SCR’s Successful Joint Operation by RPF and GRP – Arrest of Notorious Criminals and Recovery of Stolen Property

 

In a major breakthrough, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP), Ongole, conducted a successful joint operation today, i.e. on 7th October 2025, leading to the arrest of three notorious criminals involved in multiple cases of snatching and theft of passenger belongings onboard trains. This operation marks another significant step toward strengthening railway security and ensuring passenger safety.

In the Gold Snatching Case, the accused S.K. Madhar and Anandh, both residents of Nidubrolu, were apprehended in connection with Crime No.109/2025, U/S 304(2), BNS, registered on 1st October 2025. The incident occurred onboard Train No. 18121 Tirumala Express (S1 Coach) near Ongole Railway Station. During the operation, officials successfully recovered 41 grams of gold, valued at approximately ₹4 lakhs, from the offenders.

In another case of mobile theft, the accused Gorla Raghava Reddy, a known mobile offender, was arrested in connection with Crime No. 111/2025, U/S 303(2), BNS, dated 6th October 2025. The theft occurred onboard Train No. 17479 Puri–Tirupati Express near Ongole. The stolen property included a Samsung Galaxy M31 worth ₹12,000, and during the search, additional stolen mobile phones – Realme 6, Vivo Y16, and POCO C61 – collectively valued at ₹28,000, were also recovered.

All three accused are habitual offenders with a history of 19 previous cases involving similar crimes such as laptop and mobile thefts and gold snatching across various areas. Their consistent criminal activities and well-established modus operandi had made them a persistent threat to train passengers.

The coordinated efforts of RPF and GRP personnel, who acted swiftly on intelligence and executed the operation with precision, have resulted in the arrest of these repeat offenders and recovery of valuable stolen property. This successful operation underscores the dedication and vigilance of the RPF and GRP teams in safeguarding passengers and maintaining law and order across railway premises.

The Railway authorities have lauded the teamwork and efficiency displayed by both forces and reiterated their commitment to continue such coordinated drives to curb criminal activities on trains and ensure a safe travel experience for passengers.

SCR BZA PR No.122

Date: 7th October 2025