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Bihar Police Action Against Cops Firing AK-47 at Students

Bihar police take action against cops who fired AK-47 during student protest. Students were demanding resignation of Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak controversy.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 27 July 2026 at 11:53 am
Bihar Police Action Against Cops Firing AK-47 at Students

A student protest in Siwan, Bihar turned violent on Saturday, with police personnel firing an AK-47 and tear gas shells at demonstrators. The students were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.

Following the incident, Superintendent of Police Puran Kumar Jha announced that action has been taken against the police personnel involved in the firing.

The protest in Siwan was part of a statewide shutdown called by opposition parties and social organisations in Bihar. Similar unrest was reported in Patna, where demonstrators allegedly vandalised and toppled police vehicles, prompting increased police mobilisation.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, accusing the administration of being 'murderous' towards the student community. Gandhi alleged that the government is using extreme force, including AK-47s and pellet guns, to suppress student voices across various states.

Gandhi questioned the Prime Minister over previous assurances regarding the treatment of student protesters, asking where his promise went that no FIRs would be filed against students and they would be released. Instead, deadly attacks and brutality are being unleashed on them, Gandhi said.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the use of excessive force against student protesters. The NEET paper leak controversy has been a major issue in the country, with many students and opposition parties demanding action against those responsible.

The Bihar government has announced an investigation into the incident, and the police have been asked to take action against those responsible. The opposition parties have also demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister over the paper leak controversy.

The incident highlights the growing unrest among students in the country, who are demanding action against those responsible for the paper leak controversy. The use of excessive force against student protesters has been widely condemned, and the government has been asked to take action to address the concerns of the students.

In a related development, PM Modi announced a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform the examination system. The task force will look into the issues related to the examination system and suggest measures to improve it.

The incident in Siwan is a stark reminder of the need for the government to address the concerns of the students and take action against those responsible for the paper leak controversy. The use of excessive force against student protesters is unacceptable, and the government must take immediate action to address the situation.

The opposition parties have demanded that the government take immediate action to address the concerns of the students and ensure that those responsible for the paper leak controversy are brought to book. The government must also take action to prevent the use of excessive force against student protesters and ensure that the rights of the students are protected.

In conclusion, the incident in Siwan highlights the need for the government to address the concerns of the students and take action against those responsible for the paper leak controversy. The use of excessive force against student protesters is unacceptable, and the government must take immediate action to address the situation and ensure that the rights of the students are protected.

Frequently asked questions

What was the reason for the student protest in Siwan, Bihar?

The students were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.

What action has been taken against the police personnel involved in the firing?

Superintendent of Police Puran Kumar Jha announced that action has been taken against the police personnel involved in the firing.

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