Kudmi Society Protests Rail Services in Madhupur Demanding ST Status, Disrupts Train Operations for Hours
What’s inside:
This article discusses the rail blockade by the Kudmi community in Madhupur to demand inclusion in the ST list.
On Saturday, the Kudmi community in Madhupur protested by blocking trains. They want to be included in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. This protest happened near the Jamtara station in the Asansol rail division.
Due to the large number of protesters sitting on the tracks, train services on the Howrah-Patna main line were affected for several hours. The rail authorities were on high alert and deployed security forces at various stations to manage the situation.
Several trains faced delays and cancellations. The Dhanbad-Patna Intercity train was canceled, while some trains were halted for around an hour at Madhupur station, including the Vande Bharat Express and others coming from places like Hyderabad and Barakar.
Planning for this protest involved stopping trains at around 100 stations across Jharkhand, Bengal, and Odisha. In the Santhal Pargana area, protests took place at 40 stations, with significant police presence to ensure safety.
The police managed to detain 20 protesters from the site after discussions. The protest lasted from 10:30 AM to 3:20 PM, causing inconvenience to many passengers and students relying on these train services.
Summary:
- The Kudmi community protested for ST list inclusion.
- Train services were disrupted in Madhupur area.
- Several trains faced cancellations and delays.
- Protests happened at around 100 stations in the region.
- Police detained 20 protesters during the demonstration.