Government Railway Police
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| Founded | 1881 |
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| Primary governing body | Government of India |
| Secondary governing body | Ministry of Railways |
| General nature | Federal law enforcement |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| India | |
| Parent agency | Indian Police Service |
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| ID | 1030432 |
About Government Railway Police
The Government Railway Police, abbreviated as GRP, is the police force of the Indian Railways. It was established by the Railways Act, 1989, of the Parliament of India. Its duties correspond to those of the District Police in the areas under their jurisdiction, such as patrolling, but only on railway property.