Mysore/Mysuru: The Railway Department has heightened vigilance to curb drug trafficking through its network, with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) carrying out intensified checks on trains every day. Trains are frequently used by traffickers to transport narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances across the country. Following the massive synthetic drug haul in Mysuru, valued at hundreds…
RPF Mysuru recovers bag with gold, gadgets worth Rs. 1.49 lakh
May 25, 2025Woman leaves her vanity bag while alighting a train at Kadur Railway Station; RPF returns it Mysuru: In a commendable display of honesty and swift action, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South Western Railway, Mysuru Division, successfully recovered and returned a vanity bag containing gold ornaments and electronic items worth Rs. 1,49,465 to a…
RPF Mysuru gets tech boost with body-worn cameras
May 23, 2025Mysuru: In a significant step towards enhancing railway security through technology, the Mysuru Division of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has formally inducted 20 Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) into its operations. The initiative was launched on May 14, 2025, in a ceremony presided over by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mudit Mittal, in the presence of Senior…
RPF takes out Flag March at City Railway Station
May 10, 2025Mysuru: Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and Home Guards conducted a Flag March at the City Railway Station yesterday, in the wake of escalation between India and Pakistan at the border. In the Flag March, led by RPF Inspector Dinesh Kumar, the RPF personnel donning bullet proof jacket and shield, along with dog squad and…
RPF observes National Girl Child Day
January 24, 2025Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), like every, observed National Girl Child Day today (Jan. 24). Conceived by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, the Day resounds as a clarion call, urging society to confront the trials faced by girls and to cultivate pathways for their all-encompassing growth and empowerment. As part…
Railway tout booked; tickets worth Rs. 4.80 lakh seized
November 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the South Western Railway Mysuru Division have apprehended a tout and seized tickets and computer systems worth over 4.80 lakh. The house of Omprakash Patil in Hebbal was raided by the RPF and live (current) tickets worth Rs.4,349 and past journey tickets worth Rs. 3,87,770 and computer systems…
Three held for attempted sabotage on Nanjangud-Kadakola Railway route
November 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Loco Pilot of Train No. 06275, running between Chamarajanagar and Mysuru has averted a potential disaster on the railway route between Nanjangud and Kadakola Railway Stations on Nov. 12 evening. The quick response of the Loco Pilot ensured the safety of passengers and prevented a malicious attempt to wreck the train. The Railway…
Bags Indian Police Medal
August 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: V.V. Satheesan, who is currently serving as the Inspector at Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru SWR, has bagged the Indian Police Medal 2023 for his distinguished service. Satheesan was appointed as the Sub-Inspector in 1996 and had represented RPF in Republic Day parade for four years with excellent track record.
DRM flags off Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav bike rally
July 4, 2022Railway Protection Force personnel will travel across different States and reach New Delhi on Aug. 14 Mysore/Mysuru: As per the directives of Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Railway Board, New Delhi, the Mysuru Division RPF had organised a bike rally on July 1 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway…
Target Practice at Dodda Byadarahalli Firing Range from Nov.1 to 4 : Mandya villagers cautioned
October 29, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysore Division, South Western Railway, will be conducting the first phase Annual Range Classification Target Practice from Nov.1 to Nov. 4 at Dodda Byadarahalli Firing Range of Mandya District between 6 am and 1 pm. Therefore, the neighbouring villagers are hereby requested to avoid movement of people and livestock…















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