Kumbh-bound passengers hurl stones after being unable to board crowded trains in Madhya Pradesh
2 months ago

Kumbh-bound passengers hurl stones after being unable to board crowded trains in Madhya Pradesh

New Indian Express  

CHHATARPUR: People heading for the Maha Kumbh threw stones on Prayagraj-bound trains at two railway stations in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur after passengers inside the packed coaches did not open the doors for them, officials said on Tuesday. Following the ruckus at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations on Monday night, authorities said stricter security arrangements would be made to avoid such incidents and that special trains were being run for Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh according to the demand. Some videos have surfaced on social media showing some people shouting at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations. Jhansi railway division's public relations officer Manoj Kumar Singh said the matter of a dispute about boarding trains at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations has come to their notice.

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Jharkhand: Passengers hurl stones, block tracks after failing to board train
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand: Passengers hurl stones, block tracks after failing to board train

India TV News  

Angry passengers in Jharkhand’s Giridih district allegedly pelted stones at a train on Wednesday after being unable to board it, police said. According to a police officer, the passengers also blocked the tracks so that the train could not leave the station. According to the officer, many passengers who couldn't board the overcrowded train assembled on the tracks in front …

Unable to board train to Maha Kumbh, angry passengers attack an express in Bihar’s Madhubani station
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unable to board train to Maha Kumbh, angry passengers attack an express in Bihar’s Madhubani station

The Hindu  

A group of angry people trying to reach the Maha Kumbh mela attacked the Swatantrata Senani Express in Bihar’s Madhubani railway station on Monday night, pelting stones and breaking windows, because they were unable to board the train. There was hardly any room to even stand on the platform when the Swatantrata Senani Express, headed from from Jaynagar in Bihar …

Unable to board train to Mahakumbh, devotees in Bihar pelt it with stones, break windows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unable to board train to Mahakumbh, devotees in Bihar pelt it with stones, break windows

Hindustan Times  

A group of people pelted stones at a train at Madhubani railway station in Bihar, shattering its windows and causing extensive damage. According to India Today, the act of vandalism occurred because devotees travelling to the Mahakumbh were angry that they could not board the already-packed Swatantrata Senani Express. Eyewitnesses at the station said that the AC coaches of the …

Unable to board train to Maha Kumbh, devotees attack it with stones, break windows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unable to board train to Maha Kumbh, devotees attack it with stones, break windows

India Today  

Chaos erupted at Madhubani railway station in Bihar as frustrated devotees heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh vandalised the AC coaches of the Swatantrata Senani Express after being unable to board the already packed train. Videos of the incident have surfaced on social media, showing agitated passengers throwing stones at the train, shattering windows, and forcefully entering compartments. The …

‘Public urged to ignore fake news as no railway stations in Prayagrai closed’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Public urged to ignore fake news as no railway stations in Prayagrai closed’

The Hindu  

The railway authorities have refuted news in a section of the media that the railway stations in and around Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is being held, have been closed to manage the crowd. Girish Dharmaraj Kalakunda, Divisional Railway Commercial Manager, Mysuru, said, “All trains are running as per the schedule, and the stations have not been closed.” Apart …

‘Take care of each other’s feelings’: Railways appeal devotees after stone-pelting at Maha Kumbh special trains
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Take care of each other’s feelings’: Railways appeal devotees after stone-pelting at Maha Kumbh special trains

Live Mint  

Following stone-pelting at Maha Kumbh special trains in Jhansi and Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, North Central Railways PRO, Manoj Kumar Singh, appealed to devotees to cooperate and respect each other’s sentiments. The appeal to Maha Kumbh devotees from the railways came after some enraged passengers on their way to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj hurled stones and vandalised the train …

Kumbh-bound passengers hurl stones after being unable to board crowded trains in MP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kumbh-bound passengers hurl stones after being unable to board crowded trains in MP

Deccan Chronicle  

Chhatarpur: People heading for the Maha Kumbh threw stones on Prayagraj-bound trains at two railway stations in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur after passengers inside the packed coaches did not open the doors for them, officials said on Tuesday. Following the ruckus at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations on Monday night, authorities said stricter security arrangements would be made to avoid …

MP: Passengers hurl stones at Maha Kumbh-bound trains after finding doors shut | Video
2 months ago

MP: Passengers hurl stones at Maha Kumbh-bound trains after finding doors shut | Video

Hindustan Times  

Passengers were seen hurling stones at Maha Kumbh-bound trains in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, January 28, allegedly after finding doors of the wagons closed. Devotees heading for the Maha Kumbh threw stones at two railway stations in MP’s Chhatarpur district after passengers inside the packed Prayagraj-bound trains did not open the doors for them, news agency PTI reported, quoting officials. …

Passengers Attack Special Maha Kumbh Train With Stones After Finding Doors Locked
2 months ago

Passengers Attack Special Maha Kumbh Train With Stones After Finding Doors Locked

ABP News  

Several passengers resorted to pelting stones at a special train running from Jhansi to Prayagraj at Harpalpur station after they found that they were locked out of the overcrowded train. Passengers inside the train didn’t open the doors because that train was already overcrowded, agitated by this the local passengers waiting at the platform started stone-throwing and shattering the windows …

Devotees seek more trains to attend Maha Kumbh
2 months ago

Devotees seek more trains to attend Maha Kumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Thousands of devotees said they were facing difficulties in attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj due to a severe shortage of trains. The Maha Kumbh, held at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati in Prayagraj, is expected to attract nearly 40 crore pilgrims over its 45-day duration. In response to the overwhelming demand, VHP leaders met …

Indian Railways: Stone-Pelting Near Jalgaon Hits Tapti Ganga Express, Train Carrying Maha Kumbh Devotees Demand THIS
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian Railways: Stone-Pelting Near Jalgaon Hits Tapti Ganga Express, Train Carrying Maha Kumbh Devotees Demand THIS

ABP News  

Indian Railways: A train carrying a number of devotees to the Maha Kumbh was the target of stone-pelters in a distressing incident, shattering several window panes. According to the passenger, the Tapti Ganga Express was traveling from Surat to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, when an unidentified person threw stones at it, seriously damaging the window. View this post on …

Train carrying passengers for Maha Kumbh pelted with stones in Maharashtra
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Train carrying passengers for Maha Kumbh pelted with stones in Maharashtra

India Today  

Passengers aboard the Tapti Ganga Express, travelling from Surat to Chhapra, experienced an unsettling incident when stones were thrown at the train near Jalgaon Railway Station in Maharashtra. A video shared on social media by one of the passengers highlighted the damage and included appeals to railway authorities to ensure better security for trains. The Tapti Ganga Express is a …

Hundreds of angry passengers trash Indian train station as services for key pilgrimage cancelled
1 year, 4 months ago

Hundreds of angry passengers trash Indian train station as services for key pilgrimage cancelled

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Angry passengers waiting to board …

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