India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
Summary
An Indian policeman was suspended for firing an AK-47 in the air to disperse student protesters over leaked exam papers, which also led to the resignation of the education minister.
Key Points
- An Indian policeman in Bihar was suspended for firing an AK-47 rifle in the air at student protesters.
- The protests were sparked by leaked question papers for a national medical college entrance exam.
- The education minister of India resigned following the protests over the exam leak scandal.
- Opposition leaders and the Supreme Court have criticized police actions against protesting students as excessive and an assault on democracy.
