Since they were less in number, they could do nothing but they informed some fellow men at Bihta and when the train arrived at Bihta station, large number of students mixed with anti-social elements gheraoed the train and started searching the constable responsible for the incident. In the meantime, the crowd gathered in huge number and after asking the occupying passengers to leave the compartments, they set four A/C compartments ablaze leaving at least four bogeys completely burnt. Railway officials, however, said that no RPF was involved in the ticket search operation and scuffle took place with GRP only. An estimated 3.20 crore worth property has been damaged. 

On the other hand, some eye witnesses said on condition of anonymity that GRP were indulged in extortion and when they were asked to stop this, the policemen got infuriated and beat up the student leaving him seriously injured. 

In a separate incident, an unruly mob torched railway station of Lakshisarai in Munger division. They were angry over the death of a railway employee allegedly murdered by some criminals. In recent times, railway stations and trains have become soft targets of agitations and anti-social elements have made railway property an easy prey. Even on trivial issues unconnected with railways, criminals and anti-social elements resort to arson and looting of railway properties. The translucent division of rights and duties between RPF and GRP is said to be the main reason for police not to take firm actions.