Train movement affected at Malda Station after 5000 miscreants obstruct railway track between Dhulian Ganga and Nimtita

ANI April 12, 2025 172 views

A massive protest involving around 5000 people has significantly disrupted train services in the Malda region. The protesters blocked railway tracks between Dhulian Ganga and Nimtita stations, causing the cancellation of two trains and diversion of five others. Eastern Railway officials expressed serious concern about the track obstruction and its impact on passenger movement. Local law enforcement agencies are currently on-site attempting to negotiate with the protesters.

"Train services have been affected in the Azimganj-New Farakka section" - Diptimoy Dutta, Eastern Railway CPRO
Malda, April 11: Train services were affected at Malda Railway Station on Friday, leading to the cancellation of two trains after a group of 5000 miscreants obstructed the railway track between Dhulian Ganga and Nimtita stations, an official statement said.

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Large crowd of 5000 protesters obstruct railway tracks near Dhulian Ganga

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Two trains cancelled and five diverted during protest

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RPF and local police attempting negotiations

"A group of around 5000 people obstructed train movement near Dhulian Ganga station today at 2.46 pm on the non-railway cause in the Azimganj-New Farakka section of Eastern Railway, obstructing the movement of 15644 DN Kamakhya - Puri Express," an official statement issued by Eastern Railway read.

Eastern Railway further said that train services were also affected in the Azimganj-New Farakka section.

"Train services have been affected in the Azimganj-New Farakka section as a group of nearly 5000 people were squatting on the railway track between Dhulian Ganga and Nimtita stations. They also damaged gate no. 43. The railway track is intact so far... Two trains were cancelled, and two were short-terminated. Eastern Railway is concerned about obstructing the railway tracks," said Eastern Railway CPRO Diptimoy Dutta.

Eastern Railway also mentioned that around five trains were diverted during the day.

"RPF, GRP & local police are at site for negotiations with the agitators who have obstructed train movements on Non-Railway cause. Eastern Railway expressed deep concern for such obstruction to train movement which not only affects the punctuality but also creates trouble for lots of passengers who are on board," the press release read.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is getting out of hand! 5000 people blocking tracks? I had family traveling on the Puri Express today and they're stuck for hours. There must be better ways to protest than inconveniencing thousands of innocent passengers. 😤
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Priya M.
While I understand people's right to protest, damaging railway property is unacceptable. The authorities should take strict action against those who damaged gate no. 43. Public property belongs to all of us!
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Sanjay D.
The article mentions this was for a "non-railway cause" - would be helpful if journalists explained what exactly the protest was about. Context matters when reporting on such incidents.
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Ananya R.
My cousin works for Eastern Railway and says these disruptions create absolute chaos behind the scenes. Staff work overtime to manage diverted trains and angry passengers. Respect to all railway employees dealing with this! 👏
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Mohit S.
I think the railway authorities handled this well considering the scale. Only 2 cancellations and some diversions shows good crisis management. Hope they identify and penalize the main instigators though.
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Neha T.
This happens too often in our country. There should be stricter laws against railway track blockages. Imagine if this was an emergency train carrying medical supplies or something! Protesters need to find alternative methods.

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Train Protest Eastern Railway Malda Dhulian Ganga Transport Disruption Indian Railways
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