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The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20. Around 1,500 performers from police and paramilitary forces across the country will take part.

RPF, Child Line, and Srishti Seva Sansthan rescued 22 minors from Dungarpur railway station, who were allegedly being trafficked to Gujarat for labour. Three agents were detained, and the children were placed in a care home. Authorities continue investigating the trafficking network.

GRP and RPF officers arrested 21-year-old Shaik Waheed at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 4.1 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 2 lakh. A repeat offender, he sourced ganja from Maharashtra. Police are now tracing his suppliers and network.

Under ‘Operation Amanath,’ RPF Secunderabad recovered passenger belongings 976 times this year, valued at Rs 2.36 crore. Laptops, phones, and luggage were returned, marking a 10.65% rise in recoveries. Passengers are urged to report unattended items via helpline 139

GRP and RPF arrested 25-year-old Mohd Sanidul Islam for targeting railway passengers. He was linked to two theft cases in November. Police recovered gold ornaments worth Rs 2.9 lakh. The investigation into possible further thefts is ongoing

Under Operation NARCOS, RPF Secunderabad has seized narcotics worth Rs 5.79 crore and arrested 107 people in 88 incidents this year. The division strengthened train surveillance and coordinated with NCB, marking a significant rise in arrests and seizures compared to 2024

RPF constable Susmitha saved passenger Sadula Manideep from falling under a moving train at Kacheguda station. The quick action by Susmitha, railway staff Govinda Rao, and the train manager prevented a tragedy. The passenger escaped unhurt

SCR has intensified security and crowd control at major railway stations ahead of Diwali. Multi-agency teams, holding areas, helpline booths, and late-night bus services have been arranged to ensure safe and smooth travel for festival-bound passengers

The Falaknuma Express, running from Howrah to Secunderabad, was halted at Ghatkesar railway station on Friday morning following a terror alert. Joint RPF, GRP, and local police searches found no threat, and authorities suspect the alert may have been a hoax.

RPF Secunderabad recovered 703 lost items worth Rs 1.8 crore under Operation Amanat this year. Items like phones, laptops, and jewelry were returned to passengers. Authorities ask travelers to report missing belongings through the 139 railway helpline

A drug peddler from Mumbai was arrested at Secunderabad railway station with marijuana worth Rs 8 lakh. GRP and RPF officials caught him during a surprise check on Konark Express. The contraband was hidden in a trolley bag. A case is registered.

Railway police at Secunderabad busted an interstate drug racket and arrested a woman carrying 7.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 3.94 lakh. The accused, from Andhra’s Paderu, was working for a repeat offender named Bonya, who managed to escape

Under Operation Amanat, SCR’s RPF Cyber Cell recovered 34 lost mobile phones in August, returning nine to owners. Using CEIR portal and IMEI tracking, the team handled 125 complaints across multiple divisions, earning praise from SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava

The RPF women’s ‘Shakti Teams’ in Secunderabad Division are winning praise for protecting women passengers on trains and stations. Honoured nationally and by Telangana government, these patrol squads deter crime, assist passengers, and spread safety awareness, making rail travel more secure

The RPF Cyber Cell of South Central Railway recovered 25 mobile phones in June 2025, acting on 140 complaints received via Rail Madad. By leveraging CEIR technology, they blocked 123 devices and traced 41, with 14 already returned to owners.

Redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station is progressing swiftly. The RPF building is completed, while works on the air concourse, multi-level car parking, and foot over bridge are ongoing. Officials aim for minimal passenger disruption and completion by late 2025

Railway police in Andhra Pradesh foiled a major robbery attempt on Visakha Express near Piduguralla by firing warning shots after robbers attacked them with stones. This marks the third such robbery attempt in a week, raising concerns about passenger safety.

GRP and RPF arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh in Secunderabad for involvement in four train chain-snatching cases. The duo targeted passengers and stole gold ornaments

Accused involved in multiple phone thefts targeting sleeping rail passengers; duo works as labourers by day and turns to theft by night; stolen property recovered from them

The arrested person was identified as Sameer Bishoyi and the absconding person is Munna Nayak