Birbhum's Direct Kolkata Train Demand Intensifies: Passenger Group Takes Major Step

• Residents along Birbhum's Ahmedpur-Katwa line demand direct trains to Kolkata.
• Ahmedpur-Katwa Passenger Association began an indefinite hunger strike after demands went unfulfilled by February 15.
• Railway Police removed protesters from the platform, citing rules against such demonstrations.
• Protesters withdrew the hunger strike but submitted a new memorandum to Krishnahar Station Manager.
• The association suggests extending existing Katwa-halting trains to Ahmedpur or Rampurhat to meet the demand without new trains.