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This article reports on a successful operation by the Railway Protection Force against human trafficking, where nine minors were rescued.
On January 12, 2026, a major crackdown on human trafficking took place at the Ara railway station. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) acted on the orders of the Senior Divisional Security Commissioner of Danapur Railway Division. They partnered with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the ‘Bachpan Bachao Andolan’ organization for a special operation called ‘Operation Aahat’.
During the operation, two traffickers named Nirmal Kumar and Pallu Ram were caught in the act. They were attempting to take nine minor children to Secunderabad under the false pretense of providing them jobs in a chocolate factory. Each child was lured with an advance amount of Rs 500 to convince them to go along.
The authorities found five train tickets for travel from Arrah to Secunderabad, cash, and a mobile phone during the search of the accused. Thanks to the swift action of the RPF, the futures of these innocent children were saved from a grim situation.
All nine children have been safely handed over to the Railway Child Line in Bhojpur after completing the necessary legal procedures. They are now receiving counseling to help reunite them with their families. The RPF has stated that they maintain a strict ‘zero tolerance’ policy against human trafficking.
Following this successful operation, the Railway Protection Force has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing any suspicious activities related to human trafficking at railway stations. Local residents and social organizations have praised their efforts in this matter.
Summary:
- RPF successfully rescued nine minors from traffickers.
- Two traffickers were caught red-handed during a raid.
- The children were lured with money to work in a factory.
- They are now under the care of Railway Child Line.
- RPF continues to combat human trafficking aggressively.
