On Wednesday, a young man from Assam was seriously injured after falling from the Up Avadh Express at platform number 2 of Bapudham Motihari station. He was rushed to the Sadar Hospital after receiving initial treatment by railway staff. The young man's condition is said to be critical. The incident occurred...
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when the train, number 19037, the Barouni-Bandra Avadh Express, was leaving the station at 11:21 am. The young man, identified as Ajibul Islam from Dubri district, Assam, was trying to alight the train when he fell. He sustained serious injuries to his head and body. Railway officials, including the Station Superintendent, RPF Inspector, and Railway Police Station Officer, rushed to the spot and informed the railway hospital. After first aid, he was taken to Sadar Hospital by a railway ambulance.

A nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' called by various organizations against the Supreme Court's ruling on the creamy layer in SC/ST reservations saw a mixed impact in Motihari, Bihar. Road traffic was completely disrupted, and train services were affected. Several roads were blocked by protesters, leading to disruptions in business activities. The protesters...
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also stopped the 12558 Down Saptakranti Express near Chandmari crossing, but the train resumed its journey after an 11-minute delay. Three protesters were detained but later released on personal bail. An FIR has been registered against them.

A 'Bharat Bandh' called by various organizations protesting the Supreme Court's decision on the creamy layer in SC/ST reservation had a mixed impact in East Champaran, Bihar. Transportation was most affected with protesters blocking roads and rail tracks. While most shops in Motihari remained closed, some businesses in Balua stayed open,...
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only to be shut down by protesters. A train, the 12558 Down Saptakranti Express, was stopped near Chandamari crossing by protestors for 11 minutes. Three individuals were detained, later released on bail. An FIR has been filed against them and other unidentified individuals. Road traffic was completely disrupted across various locations in the district, causing inconvenience to commuters, especially students traveling for exams.

On Monday night, a group of unidentified individuals threw stones at the Sadbhavana Express train (train number 14016) near Chailaha Halt between Bapudham Motihari and Semra stations. The attack resulted in injuries to several passengers, including Manoj Soni, who sustained a head injury and was hospitalized. This incident marks the third...
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such attack on a train in the area in recent times. Previously, on March 27th, the Champaran Satyagraha Express (train number 14010) was targeted near Semra station. In October 2023, the train number 15216 was attacked near Chailaha Halt, leading to injuries to several passengers. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) are conducting investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.