Bengaluru, July 17 (UNI) From past seven years, the 'Operation Nanhe Farishtey' piloted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully rescued 84,119 children who were at risk on stations and trains, ensuring their safety and well-being.
A press statement issued by Indian Railways on Wednesday said, This journey began with a significant effort in 2018 when the RPF rescued a total of 17,112 children. This first year revealed the urgent need for such an initiative, as 13,187 were identified as runaways, 2,105 as missing, 1,091 as left behind, 400 as destitute, 87 as kidnapped, 78 as mentally challenged, and 131 as street children.
In 2019, the RPF continued its impactful work by rescuing 15,932 children. This included 12,708 runaways, 1,454 missing, 1,036 left behind, 350 destitute, 56 kidnapped, 123 mentally challenged, and 171 street children.