Bhubaneswar (Kalinga Voice) : Railway Protection Force (RPF) of East Coast Railway celebrated its 37th Raising Day at its headquarters at Bhubaneswar. The Raising Day is celebrated to commemorate the valiant efforts of RPF in various fields connected with Security.
Gracing the occasion, General Manager, East Coast Railway Shri Vidya Bhushan, exchanged ceremonial salute with the RPF contingent and reviewed the parade. Addressing the RPF personnel on this occasion, Shri Vidya Bhushan advised RPF personnel to strive towards ensuring foolproof safety and security to passengers and praised their dedication while performing duties and saving Railway property and human values.
Earlier, Inspector General & Principal Chief Security Commissioner of RPF/East Coast Railway Shri Raja Ram elaborated upon the performance and activities of RPF under the jurisdiction of ECoR. He said that despite adverse situation and additional burden during Covid19 pandemic, RPF Jawans are able to meet the challenges very courageously and with due sincerity while performing their duties for the safety & security of passengers and protecting Railway property.
ECoR Addl. General Manager Shri Sudhir Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Cuttack & Bhubaneswar Shri Soumendra Kumar Priyadarshi; CRPF DIG at Bhubaneswar Shri Pokhraj Jaipal, Aviation Coast Guard DIG Shri Satish Bisht, NDRF Senior Commandant Shri Jacob Kispota and CISF Senior Commandant at Airport Shri Sudhir Kumar along with Principal Heads of the Departments of East Coast Railway were also present on this occasion. Bravery Awards & Merit Certificates with cash prizes were distributed to RPF personnel.
