A thrilling rescue operation unfolded in Assam’s Tinsukia district on August 1, 2025, as Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) freed 24 women and 3 minor girls from a chilling human trafficking ring. The dramatic bust took place during a routine check on the Vivek Express at Tinsukia railway station, where officers uncovered the victims being smuggled to Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, under the false promise of jobs by the Rathinam Arumugan Research & Educational Foundation. Suspicion arose when only one of the 27 listed candidates carried valid travel documents, exposing a sinister plot that left the region stunned.
Four suspected traffickers were swiftly detained, with authorities launching a deep dive into the network’s operations. Assisted by local police and Child Helpline, officials confirmed the deception, ensuring the rescued individuals received immediate care and support for rehabilitation. Heightened security measures now guard railway stations, aiming to thwart future trafficking attempts. The operation, hailed as a bold strike against exploitation, has sparked hope for justice, though it raises alarming questions about the scale of such rackets in the region, keeping Assam on high alert as of August 2, 2025.
