The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has shown a strong commitment to passenger safety and security during the financial year 2025–26. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of NFR intensified surveillance and enforcement strategies, leading to enhanced security across railway premises. The RPF’s efforts included targeted actions against theft, touting, and unauthorized activities, resulting in detections, arrests, and the seizure of illegal tickets.
During the same period, the RPF focused on humanitarian initiatives, rescuing trafficking victims and aiding individuals in distress. Notable recoveries of contraband and narcotics underscored the RPF’s vigilance and dedication to passenger safety. Leveraging technology, the RPF made significant progress in recovering stolen mobile phones through the CEIR portal, blocking 2,355 phones, tracing 1,265 devices, and recovering 291 phones.
In 2025–26, the RPF registered cases related to theft, leading to numerous arrests. Actions against touts resulted in the seizure of 757 tickets valued at over Rs 23 lakh. The force also addressed safety concerns by apprehending individuals involved in incidents of stone pelting and removing encroachments to protect railway property.
The RPF’s humanitarian efforts saw a substantial increase in rescues, with 89 trafficking victims and 1,125 distressed individuals saved during the year. Major recoveries of contraband and narcotics worth crores highlighted the RPF’s continued vigilance against illegal activities. These accomplishments showcase the RPF’s proactive stance, improved capabilities, and operational efficiency under NFR, ensuring safer railway operations and enhanced passenger security.
