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RPF Mysuru Finds Dutch Tourist’s Guitar on MAS–AP Express and Returns It Next Day

The quick handover highlights routine lost‑property checks alongside real‑time coordination that Indian Railways uses to reassure travelers.

Overview

  • A Dutch visitor, Renske Roos Termenlen, realized after arriving at Mysuru that she had left her guitar on Train No. 16551, the MAS–AP Express.
  • She reported the loss to the Railway Protection Force at Mysuru station, which alerted staff at nearby Ashokapuram to look for the instrument.
  • RPF personnel secured the guitar and handed it back the following day after verifying ownership through standard checks.
  • The Divisional Railway Manager in Mysuru posted photos and details on X, documenting the recovery for public record.
  • In a video message, Termenlen thanked the team for the help, and railway officials said the case shows the RPF’s prompt, passenger‑focused service.