Jharkhand Police Use Water Cannons on Student Protesters Marching Towards Assembly
Summary
Police in Ranchi used water cannons to disperse student protesters marching toward the Jharkhand assembly over alleged irregularities in the government recruitment exam. The protesters, including hunger-striking student leader Devendranath Mahato, are demanding cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and a CBI probe.
Key Points
- Police in Ranchi used water cannons to stop students marching toward the Jharkhand assembly.
- The protest is centered on alleged irregularities in the government recruitment examination.
- Students are demanding cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam and a CBI investigation.
- The Jharkhand government says about 98 percent of the students' demands have been met, but protesters reject that claim.
