In a swift, coordinated operation reaffirming its commitment to child safety and anti-trafficking efforts, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued four minor girls from a human trafficking attempt at Raxaul Railway Station on the morning of 13th May 2025.

Based on timely intelligence, the RPF team at Raxaul, in close coordination with GRP Raxaul, SSB’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Railway Childline-Raxaul, and NGO “Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre,” intercepted Train No. 15273 Raxaul–Anand Vihar Satyagrah Express. The rescued girls, aged 13 to 17, were being trafficked from Nepal under false promises of employment and help in locating a missing relative in Gorakhpur. Their families were unaware of their travel—highlighting a disturbing pattern used by traffickers to exploit vulnerable border-area populations.

One trafficker accompanying the minors was arrested on the spot. The girls were handed over to child protection authorities for immediate care. An FIR has been registered at GRP Raxaul under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Juvenile Justice Act, and Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

“This is a grim reminder that human trafficking still plagues society,” said Shri Manoj Yadava, Director General, RPF. “I urge every railway user—be alert. Dial 139 to report anything suspicious. Your action can save lives.”

The rescue is part of Operation AAHT (Action Against Human Trafficking), RPF’s flagship initiative. In 2024–25 alone, Operation AAHT rescued 929 victims, including 874 children (50 girls and 824 boys), and led to 274 arrests. Dedicated Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) and collaboration with the National Commission for Women in 2024 have further strengthened RPF's efforts.

RPF remains committed to protecting every child and securing railway premises from trafficking threats.

Source/PIB