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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

Content Editor: Dr. Sumana Mukhopadhyay
  • 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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