Railway Board emphasizes on Mental Health of RPF personnel
Content Editor: Dr. Sumana Mukhopadhyay
August 17, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM
Mental health , Health evaluation, Pre-placement Examination

The Railway Board has taken prompt measures to rectify a tragic event in which a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable killed four persons on a moving train.
To avoid such incidents in the future, a six-member high-level group was formed with a critical mandate: to recommend comprehensive mechanisms for examining the mental health of RPF personnel before they are entrusted with weapons.
Their primary focus will be on the precaution that must be taken before issuing guns to RPF.
The Railway Board has requested that the committee conduct a thorough evaluation of existing rules for both physical and mental health exams and submit a detailed report.
The presumed psychotic diagnosis of the accused constable, Chetan Singh, was withheld from RPF authority, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
By implementing the recommendations, the Board aims to strengthen the mental health evaluation process for RPF personnel, ensuring a safer and more secure environment.
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