POBNEWS24, Dhaka, Dec 22, 2023 : 5 pairs of local trains have been suspended to avoid vandalism in the ongoing strike-blockade in Bangladesh. These trains have been stopped as the night movement is considered dangerous. According to UNI report.
Divisional Railway Manager Shafiqur Rahman told reporters at Kamalapur railway station on Friday (December 22) afternoon.
The trains are- Uttara Express on Rajshahi-Parvatipur route, Ishwardi to Rahanpur, Dhaka to Narayanganj, Mymensingh to Bhuapur local train and a train from Jamalpur to Sarishabari.
Railway Manager Shafiqur Rahman said that 2,700 Ansar members have been deployed for railway security across the country. Various district commandants have deployed Ansar from district to district. Since the pattern of sabotage has changed, we have got 2,700 Ansar members. They are already deployed.
We are patrolling the tracks as a result of sabotage of political programs. Along with this, Railway security forces are watching their installations. He said that the railway police is looking after the security issues with the help of law enforcement and local administration.
This railway official said, earlier in 2014, we did truck patrolling through Ansar forces. For this reason, Ansar has been deployed for railway maintenance this year as well.
Meanwhile, there is extreme fear among the passengers of trains running between India and Bangladesh due to the burning of trains due to ongoing vandalism. Meanwhile, the number of train passengers has also decreased compared to earlier.
Meanwhile, the number of passengers in trains running between Bangladesh and India has decreased significantly. Over the past few days, several incidents of train arson have occurred due to political tension. Accidents occurred due to uprooting of railway lines at some places. Many passengers were injured. Due to which there is fear among India-Bangladesh passengers.
The number of trains running between Bangladesh and India is 3. The trains are: Maitri Express, Mithali Express and Bandhan Express.
