A large sinkhole, known as a 'gof', formed near the Dhanbad Chandrapura railway line in Dhanbad, raising concerns about the line's safety. The incident occurred just 50 meters from the railway tracks, leading to a panic among residents. This is not the first time this line has faced such threats. In...
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2017, underground fire incidents forced the suspension of train operations on this line. After public protests and political intervention, some train services were resumed in 2019. The recent sinkhole incident, however, has reignited fears about the future of the Dhanbad Chandrapura railway line. The incident has also raised questions about the accountability of local elected officials, who had claimed credit for the resumption of train services.