Services were disrupted, and the concern escalated erstwhile a rider from an up-line bid allegedly attempted to protestation the blockade. (Screengrab/PTI)
In West Bengal, protestors blocked the Bangaon-Sealdah railway up-line for implicit an hour, demanding that the caller diversion of trains from the Bangaon-Majerhat way to the Bangaon-Barasat way beryllium reversed.
Services were disrupted, and the concern escalated erstwhile a rider from an up-line bid allegedly attempted to protestation the blockade. This led to a confrontation with the protesters, who allegedly attacked the passenger.
Subsequently, railway constabulary intervened to power the concern but were met with absorption from the protesters. The constabulary were reportedly forced to edifice to lathi complaint to disperse the crowd. A sub-inspector from Ashok Nagar constabulary presumption sustained injuries during the clashes.
The blockade has resulted successful the suspension of section bid services and the diversion of long-distance trains to the Bangaon-Majerhat route. The closure of Jessore Road has further compounded the proscription issues successful the region.