Last Updated:
At the station the RPF asked the passenger to get his briefcase checked. During this time the briefcase slipped from his hand. The RPF jawan came forward to help. He became suspicious as soon as he touched the briefcase. After this the passenger was asked to get tested. The traveler was reluctant at first, but after exercising strictness, he opened it. The soldiers were shocked as soon as they looked inside.
New Delhi. The passenger was carrying a big briefcase at the station. As part of routine checking, the RPF personnel stopped the employee and asked him to get tested. During this time the briefcase slipped from his hand. The RPF jawan came forward to help. He became suspicious as soon as he touched the briefcase. After this the passenger was asked to get tested. The traveler was reluctant at first, but after exercising strictness, he opened it. The soldiers were shocked as soon as they looked inside. There was a briefcase full of notes. After this he was arrested.
Indian Railways is continuously taking steps to provide safe travel to the passengers. RPF is conducting Operation Vigil and checking stations and trains. Success is being achieved under this campaign. A large quantity of drugs and cash are being recovered. Eastern Railway has got great success.
RPF personnel were investigating at Howrah station. Then a passenger came, his briefcase was big, but considering its size, the weight was less. When the RPF jawan picked up the briefcase for help, it felt lighter. He got suspicious. Immediately stopped that passenger and informed the authorities. After this, when asked to open the briefcase, he kept making various excuses for not opening the lock. After this, it was opened after the authorities took strict action. As soon as it opened, the officers were shocked.
big batch of notes
There were bundles of notes inside the briefcase. Everyone was stunned to see such an increased amount of notes. This was immediately reported to higher officials. They also reached the spot and counting of notes started. 37 lakh 64 thousand rupees notes were issued. During enquiry, no proper paper related to these notes was shown. After this, legal action was taken against him.
‘Operation Vigilant’
‘Operation Vigilant’ is a vigilance operation run by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to curb smuggling, tax evasion and illegal activities on railway premises. Its focus is on smuggling of illicit liquor, drugs, fake currency, unaccounted cash, tobacco products, gold and silver and weapons. This operation ensures the safety of passengers and coordinates with other agencies like Customs, GRP and Excise Department.
