In a startling find on the New Jalpaiguri-Patna Capital Express in West Bengal, 56 women aged 18 to 31 were discovered trapped in a suspected human trafficking scheme on July 21, 2025. Originating from Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar districts, the women had been deceived with job offers in Bengaluru but were being rerouted to Bihar. Railway Protection Force (RPF) officers grew wary during a routine check at New Jalpaiguri station, noting the women traveling together without tickets, only coach and berth numbers marked on their hands, signaling a troubling plot.
Authorities promptly detained two suspects—a man and a woman—after their conflicting stories raised red flags about the detour. The rescued women have been safely returned to their families, while the RPF and railway police are digging deeper into the trafficking network. Reported on July 23, this swift operation has turned a potential crisis into a story of relief.
