Jharkhand protest: 7 videos show how Vidhan Sabha gherao march unfolded
Thousands of students protested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, leading to clashes with police. Protesters breached multiple barricades while demanding government action, resulting in injuries to both students and security personnel.
Why it matters
The unrest highlights growing youth frustration over public sector employment and government accountability in India.
Police on Monday used water cannons, tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge as thousands of students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. The protesters attempted to breach multiple layers of barricades as they advanced towards the Assembly.At least three people, including two protesters and a Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) personnel, were injured during the confrontation, according to officials. The protesters were taking part in the ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march organised by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Morcha.Several videos surfaced online showing protesters advancing towards the Assembly despite multiple layers of barricading and heightened security as the Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly remained underway.
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