13-Year-Old Boy Found Alone, Crying On Train Rescued By RPF in Ahmedabad
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A 13-year-old boy was found alone and crying on a train and was later taken to safety by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) after a passenger alerted railway authorities through Rail Madad. The boy was subsequently handed over to a short-stay shelter home in Ahmedabad for care and protection.
The incident took place under Operation Nanhe Farishtey, a Western Railway initiative aimed at protecting children found alone or in distress at railway stations and on trains.
Passenger Alerts RPF Through Rail Madad
The Botad RPF post received information through Rail Madad that a minor boy was travelling alone and crying on Train No. 20966 Bhavnagar–Sabarmati Superfast Intercity.
RPF Constable Vikas Kumar, who was deployed at Gandhigram station, responded to the alert and took the boy into his care.
During the interaction, the child told the RPF that he was 13 years old. He said that both his parents had died and that he had been living with his sister. However, he could not provide information about his sister’s whereabouts or what had happened to her.
Boy Taken To VS Hospital For Medical Examination
Considering the child’s circumstances, the RPF informed the Sabarmati Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad.
The boy was then taken to VS Hospital for a medical examination.
After the required legal and documentation procedures were completed, the child was handed over to Prayas Short Stay Shelter Home in Saraspur, Ahmedabad, for care and protection.
Timely Alert Helps Child Reach Safe Shelter
The passenger’s alert and the prompt response by the RPF ensured that the distressed child was identified and taken to a safe place.
Railway authorities have urged passengers not to ignore children who appear lost, frightened or distressed at railway stations or on trains. Such situations can be reported through Rail Madad or directly to railway security personnel so that timely assistance can be provided.
