On Sunday, a coal-laden freight train's compartments detached while traveling on the Bilaspur-Katni railway line in Umaria district. The incident occurred while work on the third-line connectivity was underway, preventing a major accident. Witnesses observed half of the train compartments moving towards Katni from Umaria. The guard, noticing this, informed...
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the Umaria station master, who stopped the train and reconnected it before resuming the journey. The detaching incident could have resulted in a severe accident, especially considering the passenger train services were suspended due to ongoing work. The train, a 'long haul' made by connecting two freight trains, is known for causing such incidents due to its increased length. Thankfully, prompt action by railway officials prevented a major accident.

Despite being off-season, trains are still experiencing high passenger demand. Waiting lists for both sleeper and AC coaches are consistently around 100. In response to the increased demand, the railway administration is adding extra coaches to two popular long-distance trains: Indore-Puri and Visakhapatnam-Amritsar. This will help confirm waiting tickets for passengers....
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The Indore-Puri Humsafar Express is getting an extra AC 3 coach and a sleeper coach, while the Visakhapatnam-Amritsar Hirakund Express is getting an extra sleeper coach and an AC 3 economy coach. The additional coaches will ensure confirmed tickets for passengers traveling on both trains.

A video surfaced showing police brutality in Madhya Pradesh, where a woman and her grandson were beaten with sticks by a police officer and other officers at the Katni GRP station in October 2023. This incident gained traction in August 2024, leading to the suspension of the station officer and five...
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other officers. The Congress party demanded an FIR against the officers, while the BJP accused them of using the incident for political gain. An FIR was eventually filed in Katni based on the woman's complaint, and the National Commission for Women took cognizance of the case, demanding an investigation and action against the responsible officers.

A video surfaced on social media showing a female police officer, Arunawa Vahne, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the GRP Katni, beating a woman and her teenage grandson. The incident took place in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. Following the video's release, the SHO was suspended and an investigation was initiated by...
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the Railway SP, Shimlala Prasad. The investigation is being led by DSP Kulhada from Bhopal. Congress leaders, including state president Jitu Patwari, are visiting Katni to meet the victim's family and demand action against the accused officers. Additional security forces have been deployed in Katni due to the high-profile visit. There are allegations that the video is from October 2023 and that the victim's grandson has a criminal history. Congress leader Kamal Nath tweeted about the incident, criticizing the state government and the police for their alleged inaction towards Dalit communities. The Railway SP has clarified that the incident is being investigated thoroughly and action will be taken against the guilty.

A video surfaced online showing a police inspector in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly beating a woman and her teenage grandson with a stick. The incident reportedly occurred six months ago. The Congress party president, Jitu Patwari, criticized the ruling party for the incident. The railway SP stated that the young man...
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involved has 19 cases registered against him and was declared a 'bad character' under surveillance. He was declared wanted with a reward of 10,000 rupees and was later banned from the district. Following the video's emergence, the inspector was removed from the police station and an investigation is underway.