Bengal: 56 women being trafficked rescued from Patna-bound train, 2 traffickers arrested
The operation was carried out by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP). The suspected traffickers were nabbed at the New Jalpaiguri railway station on Monday.
'The rescue operation took place aboard Train No. 13245 DN, the New Jalpaiguri-Patna Capital Express. RPF officials along with RPF and GRP personnel conducted an intensive check on the train,' read an official statement.
The officials said they became suspicious when they observed a large group of young women travelling together. Upon questioning, glaring inconsistencies were found in the travel plans of the women, aged between 18 and 31.
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