Chandigarh : Haryana’s Railway Police has once again proven its promptness and efficiency. Within just 50 hours of the sensational kidnapping of a four-year-old girl from Gurgaon Railway Station, the police recovered her safely from Pilibhit Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh and handed her over to her family. This operation not only exemplifies swift action but also a masterful combination of technical surveillance and on-the-ground efforts.
Railway Police’s Sensitive Action: From Saving Lives to Building Public Trust
On this occasion, Director General of Police, Haryana, Mr. Shatrughan Kapoor, said that this action by the Railway Police is not limited to merely performing one’s duty, but is a living example of humanity and public service. Bringing back the smile of an innocent child, reuniting lost children with their parents, or giving those on the verge of despair a new life—these are the strongest bonds that connect the police with the public. He said that the sensitivity and promptness of the Railway Police has not only saved lives, but also deepened the sense of security in society and strengthened trust and confidence in the police. This trust, in turn, becomes the greatest force for crime control and social peace.
Incident: Kidnapping of an Innocent Girl*
On September 16, 2025, an unknown suspect drugged a man at the Gurgaon Railway Station, rendering him unconscious, and then took advantage of the situation to abduct his little daughter.
Swift Police Strategy
Upon receiving information, Railway Superintendent of Police, Mrs. Nitika Gehlot, gave the case top priority and immediately took charge of the investigation. Following her instructions, 18 raiding teams were formed under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Faridabad, Mr. Rajesh Kumar. These teams included three police officers each, cyber experts, and experienced personnel capable of in-depth analysis of CCTV footage.
Joining Technology and Field
Police scanned CCTV camera footage from Gurgaon to Anand Vihar Railway Station. The photographs of the suspects were widely circulated by the RPF and Railway Police. Furthermore, given the seriousness of the case, teams were sent to Rajasthan (Kotputli, Alwar) and Uttar Pradesh (Bareilly, Pilibhit).
Operation Pilibhit: A Success Story
While the police team was conducting a search at the Pilibhit Railway Station, the accused sensed the police’s presence. Under pressure, he abandoned the girl and fled the scene. The police immediately took the girl under their protection and, after a medical examination by doctors, handed her over to her family. The girl is completely safe. The family was overjoyed to have their missing daughter back and repeatedly thanked the police.
Local Support and Humanitarian Initiative
The technical surveillance team played a crucial role in this entire operation. Taxi and auto drivers at the Gurgaon Railway Station also actively assisted the police. This cooperation served as an excellent example of police-public participation.
Recent Achievements of the Railway Police
In the past month alone, the Haryana GRP has achieved several remarkable accomplishments. Twenty-four innocent children being illegally transported on trains were rescued and reunited with their families. During the same period, 23 children lost on platforms and trains were found and reunited with their families. Furthermore, two men and nine women who had entered the railway tracks with the intention of committing suicide were rescued and safely returned to their homes.
A Symbol of Public Trust
This Railway Police operation demonstrates that when sensitivity, technology, and teamwork are combined in the right direction, even the most difficult challenges can be overcome. The girl’s safe return home is not only a relief for the family but also a living example of the police’s efficiency and commitment to public service.