Archive · 22 Jul 2026

Violence in Assam and Bihar train mishap

Violence in Assam and Bihar train mishap

On July 22, 1986, there was a lot of trouble in Assam because people were fighting over language issues.

Six people were killed, and many were hurt when the police had to use force to control the crowd.

The government had to put the town under curfew and call in troops to help.

At the same time, in Bihar, a train accident happened where a goods train hit a passenger train.

Nine people died, and many were injured, including the family members of a politician.

The accident happened at Gomoh station.

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