Due to a Naxalite bandh (shutdown) called by various Naxalite organizations from July 9th, 12:00 AM to July 10th, 12:00 AM in protest against the encounters of Maoist and Naxalite leaders, the railway administration in Kolhan is on high alert. The bandh, specifically targeting the Kolhan division, is a result of...
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increased police action against Naxalites in the region. To ensure safety, express trains traveling through Naxalite-affected zones are being closely monitored and their speed reduced. Pilot engines will precede important mail express trains, and trackmen and keymen are on high alert. All railway stations, bridges, and tracks will have heightened security, including regular patrolling. The railway administration has taken precautions to prevent any damage to railway tracks and property during the bandh, citing a previous incident where Naxalites had blown up a railway track. The Naxalites have released a press statement protesting the killings of three Naxalites, including Comrade Budhwam, on May 23rd near Lovada village and the killing of their comrades in Lipunga on June 17th.