Protestors block Bangaon-Sealdah railway line; services disrupted, police officer injured in clash

They demanded that the recent diversion of trains from the Bangaon-Majerhat route to the Bangaon-Barasat route in West Bengal be reversed

Services were disrupted, and the situation escalated when a passenger from an up-line train allegedly attempted to protest the blockade. (Screengrab/PTI)

In West Bengal, protestors blocked the Bangaon-Sealdah railway up-line for over an hour, demanding that the recent diversion of trains from the Bangaon-Majerhat route to the Bangaon-Barasat route be reversed.

Services were disrupted, and the situation escalated when a passenger from an up-line train allegedly attempted to protest the blockade. This led to a confrontation with the protesters, who allegedly attacked the passenger.

Subsequently, railway police intervened to control the situation but were met with resistance from the protesters. The police were reportedly forced to resort to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. A sub-inspector from Ashok Nagar police station sustained injuries during the clashes.

The blockade has resulted in the suspension of local train services and the diversion of long-distance trains to the Bangaon-Majerhat route. The closure of Jessore Road has further compounded the transportation issues in the region.

Sweety Kumari

Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More

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