Violence Erupts at Patliputra Railway Station Amid Exam Delays
A violent incident unfolded at Patliputra Railway Station as thousands of candidates for the Bihar Excise Constable exam faced significant delays in train services. Reports indicate that around 150 individuals, posing as students, instigated chaos, leading to vandalism. Eyewitness accounts reveal the extent of the disruption, with local shopkeepers caught in the turmoil. The railway authorities had arranged special trains, but the overwhelming number of students created a tense situation. This article delves into the details of the incident and the aftermath.
| Jun 14, 2026, 12:05 IST
Clarification on the Incident at Patliputra Railway Station
The Chief Public Relations Officer of Hajipur, Saraswati Chandra, has provided clarity regarding the stone-pelting and chaos that occurred at Patliputra Railway Station. He stated that thousands of candidates for the Bihar Excise Constable exam were present at the station on Saturday night. The students halted a train (number 2488) and boarded it. The railway authorities were fully prepared, arranging a special train to Katihar, which departed at 5:47 AM after being scheduled at 2:30 AM.
150 Disruptors Intentionally Caused Disturbance
According to CPRO Saraswati Chandra, reports from civil police indicate that around 150 individuals, posing as students, deliberately attempted to create a ruckus. Currently, the situation at the station is completely normal and under control. He assured that special trains have also been arranged for the return of students after the examination.
Eyewitness Account: 'My Shop Was Destroyed, I Barely Escaped'
A local shopkeeper, Sanjay Kumar Sharma, who was caught in the violent clash, shared his experience. He recounted, "Initially, the students had stopped the trains. When the authorities arrived to clear the path, the crowd refused to comply. Suddenly, chaos and violence erupted. The rioters completely vandalized my shop and threw large stones inside. I barely managed to escape with my life; otherwise, anything could have happened."
Insufficient Trains for the Large Number of Students
Shopkeeper Sanjay Kumar further explained that the number of students arriving for the exam was in the thousands, but the available trains were significantly fewer. The lack of trains led to immense frustration among the students, which ultimately sparked the entire dispute.