RPF Shakti Teams of Secunderabad Division honoured with FICCI Smart Policing Award

They were awarded for excellence in the Women Safety category

Hyderabad: The all-women Railway Protection Force (RPF) Shakti teams of Secunderabad Division, South Central Railway (SCR), have been awarded the prestigious FICCI Smart Policing Award 2025 in the Women Safety category.

Competing against 129 entries from 23 organisations, including 16 State Police forces, six Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and other law enforcement agencies across the country, the teams have demonstrated exceptional commitment and effectiveness in ensuring the safety, security, and empowerment of women passengers within the railway network, a press release said.

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RPF Shakti teams, a specialised unit of the RPF, Secunderabad Division, were formed with the objective of enhancing the security of women passengers, preventing crimes against them, and responding swiftly to distress situations.

Their proactive approach, intensive patrolling, surveillance, and prompt action in handling sensitive cases have significantly contributed to making railway journeys safer for women.