A top police officer in Bihar's Siwan district has been transferred following a controversy over the alleged use of an AK-47 during a student protest. The Bihar government informed the Supreme Court that no injuries resulted from the incident.
The state of Bihar has withdrawn 64 First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against NEET protesters, though cases against 21 individuals in Siwan still remain active.
Hours after a constable's suspension, Bihar Police have registered First Information Reports (FIRs) concerning firing incidents during the Siwan bandh violence.
In a tragic road rage incident in Siwan district, Bihar, 28-year-old Harsh Kumar Singh, nephew of former BJP MLC Manoj Kumar Singh, was shot dead, and his father was critically injured after a minor accident escalated into violence.
A senior police officer in Siwan, Bihar, has been removed from his post following an incident in July where an AK-47 rifle was used during student protests, leading to the suspension of the constable who fired the weapon.
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A police officer in Siwan, India, has been suspended after being filmed firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting the NEET exam. Authorities stated there were no orders to open fire during the demonstration.
A police officer in Siwan was suspended for firing an AK-47 during violence related to the Bihar bandh, while nearly 200 NEET protesters were detained, with some held for over 24 hours.
Bihar Class X board exams commenced amidst significant chaos, including a Facebook Live video from an exam center in Siwan that raised security concerns.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has called for a march to Lok Bhavan on August 19 to protest the state government's 'dictatorial attitude', with leaders planning to submit a memorandum to the Governor regarding the Siwan incident.
Protests are escalating worldwide, with demonstrations against mass tourism on Mallorca turning violent and Gen Z protesters in India influencing political debate. Meanwhile, Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amidst protests, and Albanian police are accused of brutality during parliamentary gatherings.
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Clashes erupted and gunshots were fired during a NEET protest in Siwan, Bihar, injuring three students. Separately, Tej Pratap Yadav was arrested in Patna in connection with the NEET protest and subsequently sent to 14-day judicial custody.