Kurmistir lifted in some areas, rail services remain hit

Even though the agitation by the members of the Kurmi community was withdrawn from Kustaur and Khemasuli Stations, it did not bring much relief to the railway operations under the South Eastern Railway that have gone haywire since 5 April in the wake of the protests.

Members of the Kurmi community have been blocking the rail lines since last week. The protesters have been staging an agitation on the tracks, and sleeping on them braving the heat wave-like weather.

Following the widespread protests by members of the Kurmi communities at two stations including Kustaur Station in Adra Division and Khemasuli Station in Kharagpur Division, railway connectivity has been severely affected as numerous trains have been cancelled since the first day of the protest.

The zonal railway is said to have sent a letter to the state government on the issue.