In a remarkable turn of events, railway police successfully rescued a missing two-month-old boy at Shakur Basti station after he was found lying on the tracks. Following an exhaustive three-day operation, authorities managed to trace the family from Agra and orchestrated a reunion with their son, Ram Rajavat, in Delhi.
DCP (Railways) KPS Malhotra disclosed that the incident unfolded on April 9 when a PCR call alerted police about the abandoned infant. Responding swiftly, a team was dispatched to the location.
The child’s mother had boarded a train bound for Agra, only to realize later that her infant son was missing.
“The child was promptly taken to a private hospital for examination and temporary admission. Upon discharge, he was presented before the child welfare committee via video call and subsequently placed under care in a crèche facility at Kashmere Gate,” explained the officer.
A case was registered under pertinent IPC sections, and an investigative team, led by Inspector Kuldeep, was assembled.
Despite the absence of CCTV coverage at the site where the infant was found, extensive efforts were made to gather evidence. Crime and forensic teams were summoned to meticulously inspect the area for any potential clues regarding the child’s origin, Malhotra highlighted.
Following established protocols for missing children cases, authorities initiated a widespread dissemination of information across various platforms, including social media, police networks nationwide, and ZIP net, to maximize visibility.
“Our focus was on exhaustively exploring every avenue for potential leads. This encompassed analyzing entry and exit routes, conducting manual intelligence operations, and reaching out to child centers in pursuit of any information regarding the child’s guardians or biological parents,” elaborated another officer involved in the operation.
The relentless efforts paid off when a resident of Agra, identifying himself as the boy’s father, came forward after encountering photographs of the child circulating across multiple groups.
“After due verification, the parents were summoned to Delhi on April 13. Upon confirming the child’s identity as their son, Ram Rajavat, through visual recognition, the necessary procedures were followed, and the child was reunited with his family,” concluded DCP Malhotra.
