Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bihar Cop Suspended After Firing AK-47 at Protesters
During a protest in Bihar called 'Bihar Bandh', a police officer fired an AK-47 gun, which hurt three people, including a 15-year-old boy.
The video of the incident went viral on social media, and the police officer was suspended.
The injured people are now stable in the hospital.
Opposition leaders criticized the use of force, while the police said they are investigating the incident to see if the officer followed the rules.
The protest started with students marching and shouting slogans, but it turned violent when the police and protesters started fighting.
A police constable in Bihar was suspended after firing an AK-47 during protests in Siwan district.
Three protesters, including a 15-year-old boy, were injured and are now stable in the hospital.
Opposition leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi criticized the use of force.
The Bihar Police have initiated a departmental inquiry to determine if the use of the firearm complied with protocols.
The protests escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police, leading to the use of force.
- Who
- Protesters, Bihar Police, Opposition Leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi
- What
- A police constable fired an AK-47 during protests, injuring three protesters, including a 15-year-old boy.
- When
- July 25 during the 'Bihar Bandh' protests
- Where
- Siwan district, Bihar
- Why
- The protests escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police, leading to the use of force.
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Bihar Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
The protesters and opposition leaders argue that the use of an AK-47 was excessive and unjustified, leading to injuries among the demonstrators.
Bihar Police
The Bihar Police maintain that their primary responsibility is to maintain law and order, and any violation of procedures is taken seriously. They have initiated an inquiry to determine if the use of the firearm complied with protocols.
- Date of Incident
- July 25
- Location
- Siwan, Bihar
- Injured Protesters
- 3
- Hospital
- Jayprabha Medanta Hospital, Patna
- Action Taken
- Police constable suspended, departmental inquiry initiated
Sources
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