Bihar Police open fire at paper leak protesters in Jehanabad
Police in Jehanabad, Bihar, opened fire during protests against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. Authorities claim the action was necessary after protesters turned violent and damaged government property, while protesters report injuries.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the volatility of student-led protests in India regarding exam integrity and the ongoing debate over police conduct in civil unrest.
Share Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on BlueSky Share on Threads Share on Reddit Copy Link Email Print Add Scroll on Google iOS App Android App Police firing at protesters in Bihar's Jehanabad. | Screengrab via CPIML Liberation, @cpimlliberation/X The police in Bihar’s Jehanabad opened fire as protests against alleged irregularities in competitive exams turned violent on Thursday, reported ABP News .
In a video shared by the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation on social media, police personnel can be seen firing in the air and throwing stones at the protesters. Several gunshots can be heard in the background.
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