‘System Murderous Against Students’: Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre, Seeks PM Modi Apology
Police said 30 personnel were injured and more than 400 people were detained after clashes over a student bandh turned violent.
- On Saturday, July 25, clashes between protesters and police in Siwan, Bihar, escalated into violence, prompting police to acknowledge on Sunday that "aerial firing was carried out" to disperse the crowd.
- Demonstrations over the NEET paper leak turned violent after protesters allegedly resorted to stone-pelting, resulting in 58 injured police personnel and 423 arrests, with 19 government vehicles damaged.
- Superintendent of Police Puran Kumar Jha confirmed three people sustained bullet injuries, though officials are investigating whether these wounds resulted from police firing or other sources during the disturbances.
- Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that authorities used AK-47s against students in Bihar, accusing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of being "murderous."
- Starting Friday, authorities suspended internet services across Siwan district for 24 hours to prevent "anti-social elements" from circulating objectionable content and inciting violence during the tensions.
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BJP alleges Rahul trying to 'manufacture protest' with 'false' AK-47 claim
New Delhi, Jul 27: The BJP on Monday accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of trying to "manufacture a protest" and create an atmosphere of anarchy by alleging that AK-47 rifles were used against agitating students in Bihar, and demanded that he apologise for spreading "canards and falsity". The ruling party termed Gandhi's statement "not only deeply unfortunate, but a sin". The reaction came after Gandhi, in a post on X…
Apologise to students, take action against those who attacked students: Rahul to PM
"The entire system is downright murderous against students. Reports are coming in that AK-47s have been fired at protesting students in Bihar, and hundreds have been arrested and booked under FIRs," says Rahul Gandhi
Cop who used an AK-47 during students' protest in Bihar's Siwan suspended, says SP
Puran Kumar Jha, Superintendent of Police in Bihar's Siwan, on Monday said that action has been taken against police personnel who were seen firing an AK-47 during a student protest on 25 July.
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Times of India‘System murderous against students’: Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre, seeks PM Modi apology
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government over alleged AK-47 use against protesting students. He demanded Prime Minister Modi apologize and take action against attackers. Left-wing student groups demonstrated across Bihar following a statewide bandh. Police reportedly fired AK-47s at protesters during a demonstration in Siwan. Similar incidents involving student protests have occurred in other Indian states.
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