The Contingent of Railway Protection Force (RPF), an Armed Force of the Union of India is participating in the Republic Day Parade-2015 representing about 75000 Officers & men of the Force deployed throughout the length and breadth of the Indian Railways. The Marching contingent of RPF is being commanded by Shri Vinit Kharab, Assistant Commandant and also consists of 03 Sub-ordinate Officers and 144 other ranks led by RPF Band. The RPF Band is being led by Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed, Inspector and consists of 04 Sub-ordinate Officers and 72 other ranks playing marching tune “Bharat ke Jawan”.
The history of the Railway Protection Force dates back to 1882 when various Railway companies appointed their own guards for protection of Railway property. The Force was declared as statutory force in the year 1957 by an enactment of Parliament and subsequently declared as an Armed Force of the Union of India in the year 1985. The Force has given creditable performance not only in safeguarding the Railway property but also ensuring safety and security of Railway passengers. During the last 57 years of its existence, the members of the Force numbering more than 800 sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation while valiantly performing their duties under hazardous conditions.
This Force draws its men from all parts of the country and thus takes pride in reflecting a truly national character and image. Smart young men of RPF Contingent dressed in traditional Angola shirts and Khaki trousers with colourfully striped headgears with embroidered badges are participating in this Republic Day Parade armed with INSAS.
This force has earned recognition and glory since its inception. The RPF received many Medals for meritorious service, bravery and good investigation during the discharge of duties. RPF received President’s Colour from the then Hon’ble President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in the year 2006. Upto 2014, RPF has been awarded with a total of 852 prestigious Medals which includes 661 Indian Police Medals, 71 President’s Police Medals, 03 President’s Police Medals for gallantry, 18 Indian Police Medals for gallantry, 44 Fire service Medals and 55 Railway Minister’s Medals.
The history of the Railway Protection Force dates back to 1882 when various Railway companies appointed their own guards for protection of Railway property. The Force was declared as statutory force in the year 1957 by an enactment of Parliament and subsequently declared as an Armed Force of the Union of India in the year 1985. The Force has given creditable performance not only in safeguarding the Railway property but also ensuring safety and security of Railway passengers. During the last 57 years of its existence, the members of the Force numbering more than 800 sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation while valiantly performing their duties under hazardous conditions.
This Force draws its men from all parts of the country and thus takes pride in reflecting a truly national character and image. Smart young men of RPF Contingent dressed in traditional Angola shirts and Khaki trousers with colourfully striped headgears with embroidered badges are participating in this Republic Day Parade armed with INSAS.
This force has earned recognition and glory since its inception. The RPF received many Medals for meritorious service, bravery and good investigation during the discharge of duties. RPF received President’s Colour from the then Hon’ble President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in the year 2006. Upto 2014, RPF has been awarded with a total of 852 prestigious Medals which includes 661 Indian Police Medals, 71 President’s Police Medals, 03 President’s Police Medals for gallantry, 18 Indian Police Medals for gallantry, 44 Fire service Medals and 55 Railway Minister’s Medals.
