Locals halt train, demand gateman at unmanned crossing
National Desk //
Locals stopped a train and formed a human chain in Tangail yesterday, demanding appointment of a gateman at an unmanned level crossing.
The residents from Nardahi, Bhawal, Analiabari, Bilchaiya and Hatia in Salla union under Kalihati upazila took part in the human chain for an hour in front of the level crossing in Hatia area on Joydevpur-Bangabandhu Bridge railway line.
At that time, the villagers intercepted the Chilahati-bound Nilsagar Express train from Dhaka for 20 minutes.
Abdul Khalek, member of ward-7 of the union parishad, Jahirul Islam of ward-8, Md Humayun of ward-9, and Fatik Mandal, a freedom fighter, spoke at the human chain.
They demanded that a gateman at Hatia level crossing on Hatia-Dhunail road be appointed immediately.
The speakers said at least 150 people — including children — have died in train accidents at the level crossing since it was constructed. Yet, no gateman was deployed there, they said.
They also threatened to wage a tougher movement if their demand is not met immediately.
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