Operation AAHT

Operation AAHT: Recently, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued four minor girls from a suspected human trafficking attempt aboard the Satyagrah Express at Raxaul Railway Station, under Operation AAHT (Action Against Human Trafficking).

• About Operation AAHT: Launched by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) as a focused mission to combat human trafficking across the Indian railway network.

o Established dedicated Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across Indian Railways.

o Partnered with the National Commission for Women to improve coordination and victim support.

o Uses infrastructure and intelligence to track and share data on victims, routes, and traffickers with law enforcement.

o Cyber cells monitor online platforms for trafficking activity.

o Focuses on trains from districts bordering Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar to prevent cross-border trafficking.

• Achievements in FY 2024–25: Rescued 929 victims and arrested 274 traffickers.