Railway officer on Mumbai-Delhi Duronto Express finds runaway boy from Panipat, hands him to RPF at Kota

A railway officer on duty on the Mumbai Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express traced a minor boy who had run away from his home in Panipat. The officer also made sure the boy was handed over to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Kota, so that the child who had left home reached safe hands.

The incident took place on train number 22209, the Mumbai Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express. While on duty, Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector Muthu Kumar noticed the boy and questioned him immediately.

During the questioning, the boy gave details about his family. Railway officials then contacted his family and told them where the boy was at that moment.

Keeping the boy's safety and welfare in mind, Kumar arranged for him to be safely handed over to RPF personnel at Kota, so that he could receive further help and return home.

The matter was also reported to the officials concerned so that the necessary further action could be taken. The minor stayed safe during the journey because Kumar was vigilant and acted at once.