Patna: Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL) announced that, on the occasion of Holi, falling on March 4, metro train services will remain unavailable during the morning. This temporary suspension is being implemented to allow safe celebration of the festival and to manage any potential challenges related to large gatherings, colour play, or related activities around stations. According to the official update shared by PMRCL, metro operations will resume in the afternoon, with the first train departing from Pataliputra Bus Terminal at 2.30pm on Wednesday. 3 held for robbing passenger: Police on Monday arrested three members of an auto-lifter gang, who were involved in the robbery of a passer-by on Sunday at Mithapur bypass in the Jakkanpur area. Vicky Kumar, Vikas Kumar, and Chhotu Kumar robbed a commuter travelling from Danapur to Mithapur by auto. While on the Mithapur flyover, four gang members ambushed the victim at gunpoint and snatched his cellphone and Rs 6,300 in cash. City superintendent of police (East) Parichay Kumar said police recovered Rs 800 of the looted amount, the victim’s phone, the auto used in the crime, and the weapon.
