Security measures were increased at Patliputra Railway Station following a violent protest by exam candidates late Saturday night. Protesters disrupted train services and damaged property. The incident occurred as thousands of students arrived for Bihar Police Prohibition Department recruitment exams.
Protest Erupts Over Transport Issues
More than 14 lakh students were expected for the recruitment exams across Bihar. Many candidates gathered at Patliputra Station. They claimed inadequate transport facilities caused delays and overcrowding. This led to fears of missing Sunday's exams.
Around midnight, the situation escalated. Candidates began climbing onto railway tracks. This stopped all train operations. They then threw stones at railway property.
Damage and Injuries Reported
An exam-special train bound for Katihar sustained damage. Protesters pulled emergency brake chains repeatedly. This caused significant disruption.
The unrest required intervention from Patna district administration. State security forces were deployed to manage the crowd.
During the clashes, security personnel were injured. Inspector General Jitendra Rana and the Rupaspur police station in-charge sustained injuries from thrown stones.
Response from Authorities
Security forces responded to control the situation. They used tear gas and batons. Three warning shots were fired into the air. This was done to clear protesters from the technical rail complex.
Timeline of Events
| Time | Development |
| Midnight | Crowds grew. Candidates protested delayed and crowded trains. Some jumped onto tracks. |
| 1:30 AM - 3:00 AM | Protest turned violent. Stones damaged an exam train. Emergency chains were pulled. |
| 4:00 AM | Reinforcements arrived. Police used tear gas and warning shots. |
| Sunday Morning | Tracks cleared. Normal train operations resumed. |
Restoration of Services
By Sunday morning, authorities confirmed that tracks were cleared. Additional emergency train services were organized. Normal transit operations resumed at Patliputra Station.
Patna District Magistrate Dr. Thiyagarajan SM oversaw the normalization efforts. The incident highlights challenges in managing large-scale student movements for examinations.
