What’s inside:
This article talks about the successful effort by the Railway Protection Force to stop wildlife smuggling at Gaya Junction.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Gaya has done something really important. On Monday, they found 76 live tortoises in a train at Gaya Junction. This action was part of their ongoing mission called Operation Vileap, aimed at stopping wildlife smuggling.
The RPF team was patrolling the station when they checked the Netaji Express train. They found four suspicious bags in the general coach. When they opened these bags, they discovered the turtles inside. Since these tortoises are a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, the RPF quickly took them into their custody.
Passengers around the area were asked about the bags, but nobody came forward to claim them. The RPF team then brought the turtles to their post and informed the Forest Department for further action. This quick response shows their commitment to safety and wildlife protection at the railway station.
The Forest Department later arrived to take the turtles. They estimated the value of the recovered turtles to be around Rs 38 lakh. This indicates that there could be a big smuggling operation behind this incident, highlighting the urgency of protecting wildlife.
This successful operation not only prevented the smuggling of these valuable tortoises but also shows how vigilant the RPF is about security in the railway areas. The RPF is dedicated to ensuring the safety of both passengers and wildlife.
Summary:
- RPF found 76 live tortoises at Gaya Junction.
- This was part of their Operation Vileap against wildlife smuggling.
- No passengers claimed the suspicious bags containing the turtles.
- The Forest Department values the turtles at around Rs 38 lakh.
- The operation highlights RPF’s commitment to safety and wildlife protection.
