RPF Mysuru detects railway property theft, recovers lost phone
The Railway Protection Force in Mysuru successfully apprehended a theft suspect at Ashokapuram Yard and recovered a passenger's lost mobile phone. These actions were part of the department's ongoing efforts to secure railway property and assist travelers.
Why it matters
Effective law enforcement in public transit hubs is essential for maintaining passenger safety and protecting public infrastructure.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru division demonstrated prompt action and vigilance by detecting theft of railway property at Ashokapuram Yard in Mysuru and recovering a passenger’s lost mobile phone under ‘Operation AMANAT’.
During the intervening night of August 26-27, Constable Mujamil Khan noticed a person moving suspiciously at Ashokapuram Yard with an electric motor. He alerted Dinesh Kumar, Post Commander/RPF Post, Mysuru, and pursued the suspect. An RPF team was immediately sent to the spot, and the person was detained.
The person, identified as Ashish (26), a resident of Bihar, was carrying an electric motor valued at about ₹4,000, which was later found to have been taken from a condemned railway coach at Ashokapuram Railway Station.
A case has been registered and further action is being taken as per rules.
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