Auto Gang Biggest Threat To Rly Stn Nagpur: The notorious auto mafia at Nagpur railway station, long accused of harassing and fleecing commuters, and clashing with cab operators, may once again become a flashpoint with the introduction of a new cab aggregator. As the station undergoes major redevelopment, auto drivers are threatening to protest, creating chaos and confrontation in the bustling premises. Past incidents of deadly assaults on cabbies have raised concerns about the potential for renewed violence. Senior railway officials remain confident in the effectiveness of security personnel, but illegal autorickshaw drivers continue to trespass into railway areas, including the porch. For years, the autorickshaw cartel has dominated the station, infiltrating platforms without badges or uniforms, fleecing arriving passengers, and blocking entry for app-based cabs and private taxis. Multiple incidents of assaults on cabbies and aggressive behavior have been reported, with railway security failing to prevent these attacks. In 2023-24, city police and railway security forces launched a crackdown, yet the mafia continued to operate with impunity. Auto drivers illegally park and create traffic bottlenecks, particularly around Platform Nos. 1 and 8. The biggest trigger for unrest is the railway administration’s directive in early 2026 to dismantle the prepaid auto booth near the western gate, which challenges their operations and legality. Auto drivers have expressed strong resentment, arguing that the facility provided regulated service to passengers and supported their livelihood. Sources indicate political interference has already begun, with drivers warning of disruptions if their demands for designated stands are not met during the station’s facelift. Commuters are caught in the crossfire.#nagpur_railway_station #auto_mafia #cab_aggregator #railway_administration #platform_1
