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Chaos at Patna railway station as reserved ticket passengers fail to get inside packed Delhi-bound train

According to Railways, the massive crowd was due to the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela; stranded passengers sent to Prayagraj via 2 special trains.

There were reports that some bogie doors were locked from inside

A video of chaotic scenes of people forcing themselves inside a packed train at Patna Junction railway station in Bihar has caught the internet’s attention. In the mess, several reserved ticket holders, reportedly heading for Mahakumbh Mela, were left stranded on the platform as their train, Patna-Delhi Sampoorna Kranti Express, started to move.

There were reports that some bogie doors were locked from inside. “Look at the crowd. Indian Railways won’t refund the ticket fare,” a woman said in the video.

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Several social media users expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of the Railways. “Elect a joker, expect a circus,” a user wrote. “RPF is large numbers is needed at every station to tackle this,” another user commented.

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“Strict rules should be put on every entry and exit gates should have ticket checking staff, only then the entry should be given on to the platform,” a third user reacted.

According to the news reports, 45 passengers with reserved tickets missed the train. As per a statement by the East Coast Railway, the massive crowd was due to the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. The stranded passengers were sent to Prayagraj on two special trains, and the ticket amount for passengers travelling to Delhi was refunded.

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