Jharkhand protest: Man throws ink at AISA President Neha for being ‘anti-national’, detained
AISA President Neha Bora was targeted by a man who threw ink at her during a student protest in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The assailant accused her of being 'anti-national' due to her political affiliations, while students continue to protest against alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising political polarization and the use of physical intimidation against student activists in India.
A man threw ink at All India Students’ Association president Neha Bora during a protest march to the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi on Friday (August 7, 2026) over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in the State, accusing her of being “anti-national”. He has been detained, the police said.
The incident occurred near Birsa Chowk when the protesters led by two students’ organisations — AISA and AISF — were marching towards the Assembly.
Speaking to the media while being taken away, the man said he does not like Ms. Bora because she is a “supporter of Umar Khalid.”
“I don’t like her. She is an anti-national,” he added.
Reacting to the incident, Ms. Bora said, “I am not going to be scared by throwing of ink. On July 20, we faced faced pellet-gun fire and baton charge during the Delhi protest. In comparison, this normal ink is nothing”
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