– Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered 10 packages of suspected ganja weighing approximately 11 kg and valued at ₹11 lakh during a contraband check on Saturday.- The unclaimed bag containing the contraband was found near the subway on the railway platform.
– After legal procedures, the contraband was handed over to the Inspector of Excise, DC Squad, Dharwad. A case under multiple sections of the NDPS Act has been registered.
– At Bhatkal station, authorities recovered an unclaimed bag with items worth ₹18,000. After verifying ownership and completing necessary paperwork, RPF officials returned it to its rightful owner who expressed gratitude for their assistance.
The proactive measures taken by RPF officials highlight their dual role as both security enforcers and public service agents within India’s railway system. Their efficient handling of contraband detection underscores growing concerns about drug trafficking via transportation hubs and points to stronger enforcement efficacy under established laws such as the NDPS Act.
Returning valuables is equally notable for building passenger trust and demonstrating accountability-key factors in enhancing public perception towards law enforcement agencies in daily life scenarios like commuting.
While these incidents reflect well-coordinated operations by personnel at localized railway stations such as Hubballi and Bhatkal, they also serve as reminders that stringent vigilance is required consistently across India’s vast rail networks-both for illegal activities prevention and fostering community trust through thoughtful initiatives like returning lost property.