News for '-railway-protection-force'

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In view of the possible traffic snarls, as faithful throng roads in large numbers to witness the immersion processions, the city police will create a 'green corridor' for seamless movement of vehicles and connectivity between eastern and western suburbs, he said.

RPF traces Mumbai train stunt performer; youth loses leg, arm

RPF traces Mumbai train stunt performer; youth loses leg, arm

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The youngster's video, which showed him engaged in a dangerous act while clinging on to a train moving out of a platform, had gone viral after it was posted on X on July 14.

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.

10 injured, 1 critical in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra station

10 injured, 1 critical in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra station

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Nine persons were injured in a stampede after rush for boarding a train at Bandra railway station in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a civic official said.

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt on Sunday morning. Due to being hit by the train, the cylinder was thrown away from the tracks, they said.

Railways withdraws 'RPF train shooter not mental' statement within hours

Railways withdraws 'RPF train shooter not mental' statement within hours

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The railways on Tuesday said the RPF constable accused in the Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting incident kept the treatment he would have been undergoing for any mental condition a "secret" and no such ailment was detected in the last periodic medical examination for the force's personnel.

Ex-serviceman opens fire inside train after argument with coach attendant

Ex-serviceman opens fire inside train after argument with coach attendant

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A 41-year-old man allegedly opened fire inside the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express over an argument with a coach attendant for a seat, a railway official said on Friday.

Vande Bharat escapes major accident at Bhilwara

Vande Bharat escapes major accident at Bhilwara

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express train narrowly escaped a major accident on Monday morning due to timely intervention by an alert driver who stopped the train at Gangarar-Soniyana section after noticing some ballast placed on the track, officials said.

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair.

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Seeking his custody, the police told the court that the mental health condition of the accused constable was yet to be conducted and that he was not cooperating with them.

Chaos at Surat station to board train to Bihar, 1 dead

Chaos at Surat station to board train to Bihar, 1 dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Passengers rushed to board the Tapti Ganga Express train from Surat railway station in the morning, causing chaos in which some people fainted, Superintendent of Police (Western Railway) Sarjo Kumari said.

He doesn't remember anything: Killer RPF cop's lawyer

He doesn't remember anything: Killer RPF cop's lawyer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The personnel accompanying Chaudhary have said his behaviour is "very unusual and he is in deep shock" and that he just eats "occasionally", the lawyer claimed.

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old man in the ladies' compartment of a moving Mumbai local train when she was travelling alone on Wednesday morning. The accused was arrested after nearly eight hours of the incident, a GRP official said.

Killer RPF cop sacked, harassed Muslim man in 2017

Killer RPF cop sacked, harassed Muslim man in 2017

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, who shot dead his senior and three passengers on board a moving train last month, has been dismissed from service, an official said on Thursday.

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train, appears to have harboured "anger and grudge" towards a particular community and showed no remorse for the crime committed, the police said in its response to his bail.

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The victim's son said he visited the police station in suburban Mumbai that is handling the case multiple times and met the investigating officer, but did not get any cooperation.

RPF cop saves pregnant woman who fell off train

RPF cop saves pregnant woman who fell off train

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The woman along with her husband and son apparently boarded a wrong long-distance train. Later, as the train started moving, the woman tried to de-board, but in the process, she fell on the platform.

Police nabs 3 youths for stoning Vande Bharat train in Andhra

Police nabs 3 youths for stoning Vande Bharat train in Andhra

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Based on closed circuit television camera footage, the Visakhapatnam police nabbed the three youth from the area.

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

From Eastern Ladakh to Sikkim, new drone units that can carry out missions for up to 48 hours are begin deployed.

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Her statement also mentioned that the accused had a "blood clot" in the brain and was taking medicines for the same.

Anti-Agnipath protester killed in police firing had cleared Army tests

Anti-Agnipath protester killed in police firing had cleared Army tests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The deceased, an unfortunate first casualty of the ongoing protests against the Centre's new recruitment policy for the Armed forces, hailed from Dabeerpet village in Warangal district of Telangana.

11 cases registered, 3 arrested by TN police in fake videos of migrant attacks

11 cases registered, 3 arrested by TN police in fake videos of migrant attacks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu on Thursday said a thorough investigation into the circulation of fake videos of alleged attacks on migrant workers in the state would reveal the real reason behind rumour-mongers spreading it.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The RPF officer said a team of personnel of the force was accompanying the mortal remains to Sawai Madhopur and they will carry them to his native place from the railway station for the last rites.

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

An explosion occurred on a railway track in Udaipur on Sunday, hours before the recently inaugurated Asarwa-Udaipur Express train from Ahmedabad was to pass.

Days after inauguration, Vande Bharat pelted with stones in Bengal

Days after inauguration, Vande Bharat pelted with stones in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The glass door of coach number C13 of 22303 Vande Bharat Express was damaged in the incident.

Neither dukandar nor chowkidar helps Muslims: Owaisi

Neither dukandar nor chowkidar helps Muslims: Owaisi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Lashing out at both the opposition and ruling fronts led by the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said that neither dukandar nor chowkidar opens their mouths when Muslims are oppressed.

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A video showing the incident involving school teacher, Tripta Tyagi, and the Class 2 boy in Muzaffarnagar has gone viral on social media eliciting strong words from several political parties.

Woman gang-raped inside New Delhi station, 4 railway staffers held

Woman gang-raped inside New Delhi station, 4 railway staffers held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The woman, who was found on platform 8-9 on Friday, narrated her ordeal to officials.

SC to hear plea on role for specially-abled in IAS in January

SC to hear plea on role for specially-abled in IAS in January

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asked the Centre to examine how people with disabilities can be put under different categories in civil services.

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The constable fired from his automatic weapon, killing an RPF Assistant Sub Inspector and three other passengers of the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express shortly after 5 am, the official said.

9 killed in fire at Railways building in Kolkata

9 killed in fire at Railways building in Kolkata

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Banerjee, who rushed to the spot in the city's central business district, announced the state government will pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those killed in the blaze and government job to a kin of each victim.

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

During the training, the dogs will be trained to detect tiger and leopard skins, bones, elephant tusks and other body parts, bear bile, Red Sanders, and several other illegal wildlife products.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'