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RPF rescues two minor girls under ‘Operation Nanhe Farishte'
Prayagraj: The Railway Protection Force (
RPF
) of the Prayagraj division successfully rescued two minor girls in separate cases under the ongoing 'Operation Nanhe Farishte' and handed them over to Childline Prayagraj.
In the first case, the RPF received information via the helpline about a minor girl traveling in coach B3 of the Seemanchal Express on Thursday. When the train arrived at Prayagraj Junction, sub-inspector Gaurav, along with constable Kusum Devi, supported by commercial and GRP staff questioned the girl.
She revealed that she ran away from home to escape a forced marriage arranged by her parents. After ensuring her safety at the RPF post, she was handed over to Neetu Shukla, Supervisor of Childline, Prayagraj.
In the second case, on Friday, during a routine patrol on platform number 1, sub-inspector Nitin and head constable Praveen Kumari found a 16-year-old girl from Jaunpur district. She informed them that she left home following an argument. The girl was brought to the RPF post and, after necessary procedures, handed over to Childline Prayagraj.
"North Central Railway is committed to safeguarding every vulnerable minor under its 'Operation Nanhe Farishte' campaign. Indian Railways appeals to all passengers to immediately report any minor found in distress to the RPF staff, railway helpline number 139, or the nearest railway station staff," said public relation officer, Prayagraj division of NCR, Amit Kumar Singh.
