Bihar transfers 17 IPS officers amid row over AK-47 use during student protest
The Bihar government has transferred 17 IPS officers following a controversy involving the use of an AK-47 by a constable during student protests. The state government confirmed that the weapon was used in the air and that an investigation is underway.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding police conduct, the militarization of crowd control, and government accountability in India.
NEW DELHI: Bihar government on Tuesday transferred 17 IPS officers, including the superintendents of police in Bhojpur and Siwan, where police action during recent student protests had sparked controversy.The development comes as the state government told the Supreme Court that a constable fired four rounds from an AK-47 in the air after being surrounded by protesters in Siwan on July 25.
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