Oil Theft Case : RPF Nabs 4 from Power Car at Guwahati Rail Station

way2barak May 1 : Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Guwahati has arrested four individuals on Tuesday in connection with the theft of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) oil from a Generator Brake Van attached to Train No. 12067 UP at Guwahati Railway Station, when a memo was received from the Senior Section Engineer of AC/TL/GHY reporting the theft of HSD oil from the power car.

Acting promptly on the information, RPF officers and staff conducted a swift raid and search operation. Their efforts led to the successful apprehension of four culprits and the recovery of 10 litres of stolen HSD oil.

In connection with the incident, a case has been registered under Case No. 07/25 dated 29.04.2025, under Section 3(a) of the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, with Sections 154 and 164 of the Railways Act.

The arrested persons, namely 1. Babul Ali (19), Hojai 2. Saidul Islam (21), Sribhumi 3. Haider Ali (22), Dimapur, Nagaland and 4. Saddam Hossain (21), Nagaon, were produced before the Hon’ble Special Railway Magistrate (SRM), Guwahati, and upon the request of the Enquiry Officer (E.O.) of RPF/Guwahati, they were remanded to judicial custody. All four accused have been sent to Central Jail, Lokhra, Guwahati.

In addition to the current incident, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been actively continuing its crackdown on criminal activities, resulting in the arrest of 19 thieves during the month of March. Their efforts remained consistent through April as well, with 22 more individuals apprehended up to the current date.

The RPF reaffirms its dedication to the protection of railway property and ensuring the safety and security of rail operations across the zone.