Cancellation of trains including the Guwahati-Silchar Express has lead to rising tensions among students at Guwahati Railway Station who were selected for Army interview to be held at Silchar on November 15. The cancellation of trains has left the students stranded at the station, leading to their frustration, particularly among those students who had traveled from various parts across the state of Assam to board the train. The cancellation of trains had also induced a clash with the police, further exacerbating the heated atmosphere at the station.
Cancellation of train leads to protest at Platform No. 1
The cancellation of trains quickly triggered protests at platform no. 1 at the Guwahati Railway Station, with the young aspirants expressing their frustration and disappointment. The crowd, mostly students nominated for the army interview in Silchar, voiced their concerns over the possibility of missing their critical interview. Many had already made extensive travel arrangements and could not afford delays.
Police and Students Clash
The protest attracted the attention of local police forces, with teams from Latasil, Panbazar, and Fansi Bazar arriving to control the situation. However, tensions escalated, and clashes broke out between the police and the protesters. Both students and law enforcement officers sustained injuries during the altercation.
Army Interviews Draws Hundreds of Young Aspirants
The army interview in Silchar was a crucial event for many young aspirants dreaming of joining the Indian Army, was scheduled to take place in Silchar on November 15. With such a large number of candidates depending on timely travel, the cancellation of trains put their plans in jeopardy, intensifying the frustration among the students.
Uncertainty Looms for Aspirants
The situation remains tense, with many students uncertain about how they will reach Silchar in time for their important interview. The cancellation of the train has left them scrambling for alternative travel options, as the clock ticks down to the scheduled interview date.
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