OPERATION AMANAT (Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Security Forces and Initiatives)

Context: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently conducted a successful operation named "Amanat," resulting in the retrieval of lost or left-behind luggage and valuable articles.

Operation Amanat

• About: It a new initiative to track lost belongings of passengers.

o Under the Operation Amanat initiative, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) aims to simplify the process of reclaiming lost luggage for passengers.

• Tracking Lost Belongings: It facilitates the tracking and retrieval of lost belongings of passengers within railway premises and trains.
• Details: RPF personnel upload details and photos of lost luggage onto a dedicated web portal.
• Portal link: Mission Amanat – RPF, accessible under the divisions tab.
• Access: Passengers can check the availability of their lost luggage at designated Lost Property Office centres located at various railway stations.

Railway Protection Force (RPF)

• About: RPF is India's security force responsible for safeguarding railway passengers, passenger areas, and railway property.
• Established by: Railway Protection Force Act of 1957.
• Empowered as the only Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) with authority to arrest, investigate, and prosecute criminals.
• Administrative Authority: Ministry of Railways, India.
• Leadership: Headed by the Director General (DG), typically held by a senior officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) on deputation.