Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna, alleges lack of adequate trains for competitive exam; police resort to lathi-charge (opens original article in a new tab)

Police used lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse a mob that disrupted railway traffic near Patna, alleging inadequate train arrangements for competitive exams. A special train was later provided but the protesters refused to move, causing traffic disruptions.

• Mob disrupted railway traffic near Patna, alleging inadequate trains for competitive exams
• Police used lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd after they refused to move from tracks
• Special train arrived after 2 a.m. but protesters continued to block the station