Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hospitalised; aide says injured in lathicharge
Protester Devendra Mahto was hospitalized during a demonstration in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in government recruitment exams. Clashes between police and students occurred as protesters attempted to march toward the Jharkhand Assembly.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing civil unrest and youth dissatisfaction regarding government employment processes in India.
NEW DELHI: Devendra Mahto, on fast for the past 9 days over the "anomalies" in the government exams, was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during the planned march to assembly on Monday.Doctors described Mahto’s condition as critical, due to a “drastic” drop in his blood sugar level.“He is being treated in the emergency ward,” Nancy Priya, medical officer at Ranchi Sadar Hospital, told news agency PTI.Pankaj Kumar, an aide of Mahto who was with him in the hospital, claimed that he was injured during lathi-charge by police near the assembly.Several agitators and four policemen were injured during a clash near the Jharkhand assembly on Monday, as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, officials said.ALSO READ | Jharkhand students carry Mahto as police lathicharge, use water cannons, tear gas during marchPolice on Monday used water cannons, tear gas and…
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