The Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a significant operation at New Delhi Railway Station on September 5, 2024, resulting in the seizure of gold, silver, and cash valued at Rs 4.01 crores. Acting on a tip-off, RPF officials inspected multiple incoming trains and discovered 24 suspicious packages hidden within four different coaches. What began as a routine check revealed a substantial cache: 498 grams of gold bars, 365 kilograms of silver, and Rs 85.72 lakhs in unaccounted cash, said the official release.
Working in collaboration with the Income Tax Department, the RPF team carefully documented and secured the items for further investigation, marking the operation as a major success in curbing illegal activities on the railways in the times of Assembly Elections in Haryana. This operation was just one of the broader efforts of the RPF to secure the Assembly Elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, which took place between August 16 and October 5.
With 60 companies deployed across these states, the RPF played a critical role in ensuring a peaceful electoral environment. Their vigilance resulted in the interception of illegal goods worth Rs 12.86 crores, which included narcotics, smuggled liquor, and other items that could potentially influence voters. Such efforts were instrumental in upholding the Model Code of Conduct during the elections.
Director General of the Railway Protection Force, Shri Manoj Yadava, commended his team for their dedication, stating, “Every election is a pivotal moment for our democracy. Through targeted contraband seizures and vigilant monitoring, we are here to protect that moment. I commend Team RPF for their unwavering dedication and hard work, ensuring the security of our railways and empowering every citizen to participate in the democratic process with confidence.”
By safeguarding the railways and intercepting illegal goods, the RPF not only secured the transportation network but also contributed to the broader effort of ensuring free and fair elections, allowing citizens to vote with confidence.
