Railway Protection Force Foundation Day: What is the importance of RPF, why was it needed
New Delhi: Railway is an important means of transport to go from one place to another in India. Indian Railways is always alert towards the safety of passengers. Railway Protection Force (RPF) was established on 20 September 1985 with the aim of further improving the safety of railways and passengers. The main objective of its establishment was to ensure the safety of railway property, passengers and their luggage.
The main function of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is to ensure the safety of passengers. Actually, criminal incidents are often seen in railway stations and trains. RPF does the work of curbing this. Apart from this, it is also the responsibility of RPF to ensure the safety of railway property such as trains, stations and other infrastructure. Apart from all this, RPF also provides immediate assistance in emergency situations.
In such a situation, the question now is why did the railways need RPF after all. Actually, with the increasing population and increasing passenger flow, the need for Railway Protection Force increased. There is an increase in the incidents of crime in railway stations and trains. In such a case, RPF is capable of taking prompt action. From time to time, RPF also improved its resources. Such as the use of CCTV cameras, metal detectors and other modern technologies.
RPF monitors to maintain security in stations and trains. It is the job of RPF to check the safety of passengers and their luggage. Apart from this, various programs are organized by RPF to increase security awareness. RPF works in coordination with local police and other security agencies. After the establishment of the Railway Protection Force, it has emerged as an important pillar in the security of Indian Railways. RPF has an incomparable contribution in the safety of passengers.
Railway Protection Force was formed under an Act passed in Parliament in the year 1957 to provide security to railway property. After this, in the year 1966, the Railway Protection Force was given the right to interrogate, arrest and prosecute criminals involved in illegal occupation of railway property. For many years it was felt that there is a need to give the Railway Protection Force the status of “an armed force of the Union”. In such a situation, the Parliament amended the RPF Act and gave this status to the Railway Protection Force on 20 September 1985. Therefore, every year 20 September is celebrated as the foundation day of RPF.
