CENTRAL Railway, Nagpur Division, Railway Protection Force (RPF), rescued nine minor boys from a human trafficking network at Nagpur Railway Station. Acting on a timely tip-off and real-time monitoring through CCTV surveillance, the joint efforts of RPF Nagpur, the Crime Prevention and Detection Squad (CPDS), and the Central Intelligence Bureau (CIB) foiled the trafficking attempt. Sub-Inspector Hotilal Meena, Incharge of CPDS Nagpur, identified suspicious activity involving minors near the PRS counter during routine CCTV monitoring at approximately 11 am. The swift and coordinated response by the RPF team, including Principal Constable Kam Singh Thakur, Constable Neeraj Kumar, ASI Manoj Pandey, LCT Deepa Kaithwas, LHC Veena Soren, and others, led to the apprehension of suspected traffickers and safe rescue of the minors.

 

The rescued minors, nine boys aged between 12 and 18 years, were from Bihar districts such as Bhojpur and Buxar. Initial investigations revealed that they had been lured with promises of money and light work at private companies in Nagpur. Following their rescue, the boys underwent medical examinations and were safely transferred to a government shelter home. Their families were informed and connected through phone calls to ensure their well-being. The suspected trafficker was handed over to GRP Nagpur, which has registered a case under relevant sections, including the Juvenile Justice Act and the Child Labour Act. The operation also involved collaboration with Childline and the District Protection Officer to ensure the rescued minors’ safety and well-being.