March 31, 2010 2:17 PM

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Eight trains cancel due to Maoist bandh in Bihar

In Bihar, Railways have cancelled eight trains and diverted over dozen trains in view of Maoist bandh today. Maoist has given call in protest against alleged police atrocities. The trains cancelled include up and down of Rajendra Nagar- Barkakhana Palamu Express and Garwaha Road- Singrauli Link express. Barwadih- Dehri-on-Sone passengers trains would also remain cancelled. AIR correspondent reports that the Railway authorities have also imposed a speed restriction of 75 km per hour for Rajdhani Express trains in naxal -affected areas and decided to run pilot engines before a group of trains. Additional security forces have been deployed in all trains passing through Bihar. Patrolling has been intensified along railway tracks and bridges to avert untoward incidents. State Director General of Police Neelmani said an alert has been sounded to meet any eventuality.<br/><br/>

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