Operation Nanhe Farishte: Reuniting Lost Children

In Madhya Pradesh, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel discovered a lost boy at Khandwa station. Through 'Operation Nanhe Farishte,' 861 children have been reunited with their families by Central Railway over seven months. The operation provides counsel and facilitates safe returns for vulnerable children.

In a heartwarming incident at Khandwa station in Madhya Pradesh, Railway Protection Force personnel Ishwar Chand Jat and RK Tripathi found a solitary child. The boy, Sumit, had a mobile number tattooed on his arm, which led to the discovery that he lived with a mental health condition and frequently lost his way. Thanks to the RPF's intervention, Sumit was safely reunited with his family.

This incident is just one of many heartening success stories under Central Railway's 'Operation Nanhe Farishte'. Over the past seven months, this initiative has facilitated the homecoming of 861 children. These children, like Sumit, find themselves alone at railway stations due to various reasons, such as health issues, familial disagreements, or being drawn to Mumbai's allure.

Between April and October, Central Railway officials successfully reunited 589 boys and 272 girls with their families. The program involves RPF personnel connecting with and counseling lost children, ensuring their safe return, which is met with immense gratitude from relieved parents.

(With inputs from agencies.)