The ladies, aged between 18 and 31 years, belonged to the districts of Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar in West Bengal. They have been reportedly lured with false guarantees of employment in an organization based mostly in Bengaluru, however have been as an alternative being transported to Bihar, elevating severe suspicions of trafficking.
The alert RPF personnel, throughout routine checks, seen a big group of younger girls travelling collectively with out legitimate tickets. As a substitute, coach and berth numbers have been stamped on their fingers, a way usually related to unlawful trafficking networks. Upon inquiry, the 2 escorts – a person and a lady – gave contradictory statements and failed to offer legitimate paperwork relating to the aim of journey or job provides.
Each suspects have been instantly taken into custody and handed over to the Authorities Railway Police (GRP). A joint investigation by GRP and RPF is at the moment underway, with a powerful concentrate on uncovering potential human trafficking networks working within the area.
All rescued girls have been supplied with instant assist and later safely reunited with their households. Moreover, from January to twenty second July 2025, the RPF of NFR has apprehended 4 human traffickers and efficiently rescued six minor boys and 56 girls in a number of operations, reflecting its unwavering dedication to safeguarding weak passengers and curbing trafficking actions on the railway community.
