India Police Fire AK-47
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An Indian policeman faces suspension after firing an AK-47 rifle into the air to disperse student protesters in Bihar state. The incident occurred amid widespread anger over exam leaks and broader dissatisfaction with the education system and job shortages.
India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters
- An Indian policeman has been suspended for firing an AK-47 into the air to disperse student protesters in Bihar state. - The incident occurred during a wave of youth protests against alleged irregularities in a national medical entrance exam and broader concerns about unemployment and AI job displacement. - Police have faced accusations of excessive force, including beatings and tear gas deploym…
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India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters amid exam leak anger
- Indian authorities suspended a policeman for firing an AK-47 in the air to disperse student protesters over the weekend. - The protests, triggered by leaked medical college entrance exam papers, hav…
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India's Cockcroach Janta Party demands release of protesters after reports of detention
- India's youth-led "cockroach" movement demands the release of detained protesters. - The movement, which organized protests over exam irregularities, claims students are being held in several states…
