Police Crackdown On Student Protests In Ranchi; FIR Filed Against 600 People For Breaking Barricades

Police in Ranchi used a strong crackdown against demonstrators as student protests regarding alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations intensified in the city. Authorities lodged a First Information Report against approximately 600 unidentified and named individuals for breaking through security barricades during the demonstrations. The ongoing agitation has severely disrupted daily movement in parts of the city. The protesting candidates are persistently demanding a transparent, fair investigation into the recruitment process alongside major structural reforms in the overall examination system. Officials stated that strict legal action is being taken against those who resorted to violence and property damage. Meanwhile, student leaders have vowed to continue their agitation until the government provides written assurances addressing their core demands concerning employment transparency and timely exam execution without paper leaks.