Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) yet again proves their ground with prompt investigation and operations towards illegal migrations within the zone. In this current week RPF, during regular checks and drives RPF apprehended 10 Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala railway station along with two Indian agents involved in helping the Bangladeshi migrants.

Sabyasachi De, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of NFR through a press statement said that on 21st November, 2023, during regular checks and drives, a joint team of RPF and GRP team of Agartala post at NFR along with BSF personnel, apprehended 3 male illegal Bangladeshi migrants from Agartala railway station. An agent with Indian identity was also apprehended who was involved in helping those illegal migrants crossing the Indian territory. Later, all the apprehended persons were handed over to OC of GRP of Agartala for further legal course of action.

On 23rd November, 2023, during a similar check and drive, RPF and GRP team of Agartala at N. F. Railway apprehended 7 illegal Bangladeshi migrants from Agartala railway station along with an Indian agent helping them in the migration process. All the apprehended persons were handed over to GRP post of Agartala for further legal course of action.

RPF plays a vital role towards curbing such illegal activities and intrusions within the railway jurisdiction, thus making the railway premises safe and secure for train passengers.