The Digital Mirror of India
The second and final phase of the Bihar Police recruitment exam saw 5.52 lakh candidates appearing at 500 centers across 38 districts.
Incidents of overcrowding, train vandalism, and logistical challenges were reported, prompting the railways to deploy 30 special trains for candidates.
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The second and final phase of the Bihar Police recruitment exam is being conducted today, with 5.52 lakh candidates expected to appear at 500 centers across 38 districts. Entry for candidates at the exam centers has already begun.
Ahead of the exam, several incidents of overcrowding and disruptions were reported on Tuesday. Candidates boarded multiple trains, causing inconvenience to passengers. In the Kosi Express traveling from Hatia to Purnia Court, candidates entered the AC coach, leading to the failure of the air conditioning system. This resulted in the breaking of two glass windows and damage to a bathroom window in coach B-4. At Rajendra Nagar station, another window was forcibly removed.
The Bhabua Intercity Express was also overcrowded, with passengers far exceeding its capacity. At Taregana station, hundreds of passengers on the platform were unable to board due to the packed coaches. The situation worsened as the train reached Parsa and Mahuli stations, where frustrated passengers repeatedly pulled the emergency chain to stop the train. At Mahuli, some passengers resorted to stone pelting in protest.
To address the challenges faced by candidates, the railways has announced the operation of 30 special trains to facilitate travel to exam centers across various districts. Despite these measures, heavy crowds were observed at railway stations, with many candidates forced to sleep at stations due to a lack of hotel accommodations in cities like Patna, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, and Madhubani.