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Assam Railway Police Rescue 24 Women and Three Girls from Traffickers

Four suspects remain in custody; authorities are verifying forged job letters to dismantle the network

Overview

  • A joint Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police team intercepted the Vivek Express at Tinsukia on August 1, rescuing 24 women and three minor girls.
  • Officials found that 26 out of 27 listed placement candidates held forged travel and job documents.
  • The victims were bound for Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu under false employment promises made by the Rathinam Arumugan Research & Educational Foundation.
  • Four suspects have been detained as investigators verify documents and gather evidence to dismantle the network’s Jharkhand transit corridor.
  • Rescued individuals are receiving support from local police and welfare organisations while authorities work to reunite them with their families.