Luggage Theft Cases At Ahmedabad Railway Station Fall 73% In Four Years; 100 Reported In 2026
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Luggage theft cases at Ahmedabad railway station have fallen by nearly 73.5% in four years, with 100 cases registered between January 1 and August 31 this year, compared with 378 cases during the same period of the annual statistics in 2023. Railway authorities attribute the decline to continuous patrolling, CCTV surveillance and escort teams deployed on trains.
Theft Cases Drop Steadily
According to police data, luggage theft complaints have declined consistently since 2023.
Year | Cases Reported | Cases Solved |
|---|---|---|
2023 | 378 | 67 |
2024 | 288 | 85 |
2025 | 168 | 40 |
2026* | 100 | 30 |
*Till August 31, 2026.
The number of cases fell from 378 in 2023 to 288 in 2024 and further to 168 in 2025. This year, 100 cases were registered up to August 31.
Compared with 2023, the number of reported cases has dropped by 278, translating into a decline of about 73.5%.
30 Cases Solved In 2026
Police have also solved several of the reported theft cases through investigation.
Of the 100 cases registered this year, 30 have been solved. In comparison, 67 of the 378 cases were solved in 2023, followed by 85 of 288 cases in 2024 and 40 of 168 cases in 2025.
CCTV Surveillance At Station
Ahmedabad railway station sees heavy passenger movement, prompting the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) to maintain regular patrols across the premises.
Personnel keep watch over platforms, foot overbridges, waiting areas and other passenger zones. CCTV cameras are also used for continuous surveillance of the station.
RPF, GRP Escort Teams Deployed On Trains
Security measures have also been extended to trains operating from the station.
RPF and GRP escort parties are deployed on long-distance and other important trains. Personnel patrol coaches during journeys and monitor passengers' belongings, particularly for incidents of theft.
Monthly Average Falls From 47 To 12.5 Cases
The decline is also evident in the monthly average of reported thefts.
In 2023, Ahmedabad railway station recorded an average of around 47 luggage theft cases per month. In 2026, the average has fallen to 12.5 cases per month based on the figures available up to August.
Continuous patrolling, CCTV monitoring and deployment of escort teams on trains have emerged as key measures in the effort to curb luggage theft and improve passenger security.
