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Railway Police Chiefs Vow Unified Intelligence and Technology Push for Passenger Security

An Intelligence Bureau briefing on terror vulnerabilities prompted commitments to comprehensive vulnerability assessments with facial recognition technology.

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Overview

  • DG RPF Manoj Yadava said crime control on Indian Railways is a collective mission requiring unified intelligence sharing and inter-agency coordination.
  • Chiefs resolved to convert passenger property theft complaints filed on the Rail Madad portal into formal FIRs to boost detection rates and deter repeat offenses.
  • An Intelligence Bureau briefing flagged potential terrorist threats to sensitive railway installations and called for comprehensive vulnerability assessments and fortified security protocols.
  • Delegates agreed to intensify patrolling, expand CCTV coverage in stations and coaches, and deploy 'Meri Saheli' teams to enhance safety for women travelers.
  • Officials discussed mechanisms for early identification, rescue and rehabilitation of vulnerable children at risk of trafficking or exploitation on railway premises.