AK47 from Deogarh Express train that runs via Badarpur; “Owner” jumped out of the train to escape

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N. F. Railway seized one AK47 rifle along with a magazine from Deoghar Express at Lumding Station and two firearms (country-made) loaded with live ammunition from New Coochbehar Station. One person managed to run away and two persons were taken into custody. The train stops at Badarpur and travels between Agartala and Deogarh.

The NF Railways informed that in an incident on April 5, 2022, a suspicious-looking bag came to the notice of a joint team of RPF comprising of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)/Azimuddin Ahmed, Constable Dharmendra Kumar and Balram Singh of 4th Bn/C-Coy/RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force) and Government Railway Police (GRP) staff of Lumding during their routine checking in train no. 15625 DN (Deoghar Express) at Lumding Railway Station.

On interrogation, the owner of the bag revealed that the bag contained only a blanket. When the RPF & GRP team tried to open the bag for verification, the possessor of the bag jumped out of the train from the opposite side of the platform and managed to escape. The person was immediately chased by RPSF staff who were on duty at the platform, but he could not be apprehended as there was heavy rush of people/devotees on account of Shitala Puja near Lumding Railway Station.

On opening the bag, one AK47 rifle along with a magazine was found. The seized arm and magazine was handed over to OC/GRP/Lumding and a case was registered under Arms Act.

“RPF of NFR is involved in train escorting, platform duties and several other duties to ascertain illegal activities in trains and platforms. To monitor such activities and for strengthening passenger-security measures, RPF is standing vigil. Aided with CCTV systems and other advanced technologies, RPF in NFR has been strengthened furthermore to assure security and safety,” stated the press statement issued by the NF Railways.