Maha Kumbh Train Attacked by Passengers After Locked Doors Cause Frustration

Devotees waiting to board a packed Prayagraj-bound train in Madhya Pradesh resorted to stone-throwing after finding the compartments locked, prompting security concerns.

Passengers at Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations in Madhya Pradesh threw stones at a special Maha Kumbh train after discovering its doors were locked.
Videos shared on social media show individuals breaking windows and attempting to force open train doors, causing panic among passengers inside.
The train, traveling from Jhansi to Prayagraj, was carrying devotees heading to the Maha Kumbh for the Mauni Amavasya ‘amrit snan’ scheduled for January 29.
Officials stated that overcrowding and locked compartments led to the incident, with several passengers unable to board due to the train's capacity issues.
Railway authorities have pledged stricter security measures and increased coordination to prevent such incidents in the future, while continuing to run special trains for the religious event.