Driver injured, staff go on strike

Kharagpur, July 13 (UNI) A train driver was injured after he was attacked by some armed miscreants in Golbazar area of the town early today, resulting in immediate stopping of work in Kharagpur-Howrah section, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ranjan Tewari said.

All the train drivers and assistant drivers stopped work in Kharagpur--Howrah division immediately after the incident, paralysing all train services on the section.

The Drivers' association demanded safety and security of the staff and said they will not resume duty unless it was assured.

DRM said that deliberations have started with the union in his office at Kharagpur and train services will resume shortly.

Meanwhile, daily passengers are waiting desparately for resumption of train services at different stations between Midnapur and Howrah.

The driver is being treated for head injuries at a private nursing home in Midnapur, where his condition is stated to be serious. The cause of the attack is not yet known.

UNI