Tracks blocked, trains halted as students protest at Bihar's Patliputra station
Thousands of students created a major disruption at Patliputra Railway Station in Bihar after several trains carrying candidates for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable examination
Thousands of students created a major disruption at Patliputra Railway Station in Bihar after several trains carrying candidates for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable examination reportedly arrived late, triggering widespread anger among examinees. According to reports, a large number of students jumped onto the railway tracks and stopped train movement, raising slogans and demanding immediate arrangements to help them reach their examination centres on time.
The protest led to significant disruption in rail services, with several trains remaining stranded on different platforms for hours late into the night. Read Full Story Senior railway officials, along with the Danapur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), rushed to the spot and held discussions with the agitating students in an attempt to restore normalcy.
To ease the situation, the Railways arranged special trains and made alternative transportation arrangements for candidates travelling to examination centres located in different districts. Officials assured students that efforts were being made to minimise inconvenience and help them reach their destinations. The protest continued for several hours before authorities managed to persuade students to clear the tracks.
Railway operations were affected during the agitation, causing delays to multiple services passing through the station. Ends
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