Rail Blockade in Dima Hasao: Silchar-Guwahati train cancelled

BarakBulletin.com had recently reported about NC Hills Indigenous Students Forum calling for an indefinite rail blockade from 19 April, in demand of immediate payment of necessary compensation to railway-affected families. Now NF railway has issued a notice stating the cancellation of NFR trains due to the blockade (Read details here: NC Hills’ Indigenous Students Forum Calls For An Indefinite Rail Blockade)

Dated April 18, the notice states, “In reference to ASC/SIB/LMG’s message no P/(LM)/IB-11/18, Dated 17.04.18 agitition by NCHISF (North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students Forum) over Dima-Hasao district against non payment of due compensation for fortified land, further information revealed that the students forum, the apex student body of Dima-Hasao district has decided to launch indefinite rail blockade in the district from Thursday i.e. 19.04.2018 in view of the above the cancellation/short termination of the trains are as under.”

Cancelled train:

1. 55615UP (GHY-SCL Pass) J.C.O. 18.04.18 will remain cancel between GHY and SCL

2. 55616DN (SCL-GHY) J.C.O. 19.04.18 will remain cancel between SCL and GHY.

Also, the authorities have tightened the security believing that the train communication through this district may get disrupted, which will further hamper movement of both passengers and goods. The group clashes between supporters of Rail Blockade party and opponents cannot be ruled out.

The forum had called for a strike on numerous occasions earlier but after been given assurance, they called it off every time. A source had shared with us that even after meeting the railway authorities for more than 15 times; their genuine demands have always been ignored. “Not being able to fulfill their promises again and again is a clear indication that the railway authority has no intention to solve the problem, and in that case, they should be prepared to invite more their way,” the source added.