RPF Northeast Frontier Railway busts liquor, drug hauls in May 2026 ops
Synopsis
In back-to-back operations on 25 and 26 May 2026, RPF teams across NFR's vast zone seized over 16 kg of ganja and multiple liquor consignments, rescued minors at six stations, and evicted unauthorised encroachments — a snapshot of the scale and complexity of policing India's northeastern rail network.
Key Takeaways
RPF Northeast Frontier Railway conducted anti-crime and rescue operations on 25 and 26 May 2026 .
Over 16 kg of ganja was recovered at Agartala railway station and handed to authorities.
Unclaimed liquor consignments were seized at stations under Alipurduar , Katihar , and Dalkhola areas.
Minors were rescued at Rangapara , New Bongaigaon , Guwahati , Silchar , and Dibrugarh stations and handed to Child Welfare Committees .
An encroachment eviction drive was carried out at the Amingaon Eco Park area on 26 May .
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) carried out a series of anti-crime, rescue, and encroachment-removal operations across its zone on 25 and 26 May 2026, recovering narcotics and liquor, rescuing minors, and clearing unauthorised encroachments from railway land, officials said. The coordinated drives spanned multiple stations across the Northeast and parts of West Bengal and Bihar.
Key Operations on 25 May
According to NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, RPF personnel detected unlawful transportation of liquor during surveillance drives on 25 May 2026. Several consignments of unclaimed liquor bottles were recovered from trains and stations under the Alipurduar, Katihar, and Dalkhola areas.
In separate operations at Agartala railway station, RPF teams recovered over 16 kg of ganja and handed the seized consignment to the concerned authorities for further legal action. On the same day, personnel also apprehended individuals involved in ticketing irregularities and theft-related offences at railway premises.
Minor Rescues and Humanitarian Action
Rescue operations were simultaneously conducted at Rangapara and New Bongaigaon railway stations on 25 May, where minors were rescued and safely handed over to Child Welfare Committees for care and rehabilitation.
The following day, 26 May 2026, RPF teams extended rescue efforts to Guwahati, Silchar, New Bongaigaon, and Dibrugarh railway stations, ensuring the safe custody of additional minors through coordination with Child Welfare Committees and child assistance agencies.
Encroachment Drive at Amingaon
Also on 26 May, RPF personnel, alongside railway engineering officials, conducted an eviction drive at the Amingaon Eco Park area to remove unauthorised encroachments from railway land. Officials said the drive was aimed at restoring operational safety and securing railway property.
About Northeast Frontier Railway
The Northeast Frontier Railway, headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, operates across the Northeastern states as well as seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar. This latest round of operations reflects the zone's stated commitment to continuous vigilance and a passenger-friendly rail environment. Further operations are expected as part of NFR's ongoing safety mandate.
Point of View
Porous borders, and some of the country's most active drug-trafficking routes. Recovering 16 kg of ganja at a single station and liquor across three separate areas on one day signals a systemic challenge, not an isolated incident. The minor-rescue numbers are equally telling: six stations across two days suggests child trafficking and runaway cases remain endemic to the corridor. Without published data on conviction rates and repeat offenders, these operations risk becoming routine press-release policing rather than structural deterrence.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What operations did RPF Northeast Frontier Railway conduct in May 2026?
RPF NFR conducted anti-crime drives, minor rescue operations, and an encroachment eviction on 25 and 26 May 2026. The drives covered stations across Assam, Tripura, West Bengal, and Bihar, resulting in drug and liquor seizures, minor rescues, and removal of unauthorised structures from railway land.
How much ganja was recovered in the Agartala railway station operation?
RPF teams recovered over 16 kg of ganja at Agartala railway station on 25 May 2026. The seized consignment was handed over to the concerned authorities for further legal action.
Where were minors rescued during the NFR RPF operations?
Minors were rescued at Rangapara and New Bongaigaon stations on 25 May, and at Guwahati, Silchar, New Bongaigaon, and Dibrugarh stations on 26 May. All rescued minors were handed over to Child Welfare Committees for care and rehabilitation.
What was the Amingaon Eco Park eviction drive about?
On 26 May 2026, RPF personnel and railway engineering officials conducted an eviction drive at the Amingaon Eco Park area to remove unauthorised encroachments from railway land. The drive was aimed at restoring operational safety and securing railway property.
Which areas does Northeast Frontier Railway cover?
Northeast Frontier Railway, headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, covers the Northeastern states along with seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.
