'Squatted on track': Over 5,000 people obstruct train movement in West Bengal over 'non-Railway' cause

NEW DELHI: In a bizarre incident, a train movement between Dhulianganga and Nimtita stations in West Bengal was obstructed by over 5,000 people, who squatted on railway track affecting train movement on Friday.

"It has been reported that about 5000 people have gathered and squatted on the Railway track between Dhulianganga and Nimtita stations affecting train movement in the section. 53434 DN Barharwa Azimganj Passenger also detaining at Ballalpur for non-availability of path," an official press release said.

The incident occurred at 2.46pm when the services of DN Kamakhya - Puri Express were affected for a "non-Railway cause".

"Train services in Azimganj - New Farakka section of Eastern Railway has been affected today (11.4.2025) as a group of people started squatting on Railway track obstructing the movement of 15644 DN Kamakhya - Puri Express near Dhulianganga station from 14:46 hrs., on non-Railway cause," the release said.

"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," it added.