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Bihar Assembly Adjourned Over Jehanabad Police Firing
The Bihar Assembly was adjourned because there was a big argument about police shooting during student protests in Jehanabad.
The students were protesting about problems with the NEET exam.
Some people said the police shot at peaceful students, while others said the protesters were violent.
The police fired about 20-30 shots to control the crowd.
The government also suspended internet services in some areas to stop the spread of rumors.
The Assembly had to stop its work until noon because of the noise and arguments.
Bihar Assembly adjourned due to uproar over police firing during student protests in Jehanabad.
Protests were against alleged NEET exam irregularities.
Opposition claimed police fired on peaceful students, while ruling party argued protesters were violent.
Police fired 20-30 rounds to control the crowd.
Internet services suspended in Muzaffarpur to curb rumor spreading.
- Who
- Students and legislators in Bihar
- What
- Police firing during student protests and adjournment of Bihar Assembly
- Where
- Jehanabad and Patna, Bihar
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Why
- Protests against alleged NEET exam irregularities and subsequent violence
Opposition View
Government View
Nature of Protesters
Opposition View
Protesters were students demonstrating against NEET exam irregularities.
Government View
Protesters included individuals involved in violent attacks on police and public representatives.
Police Action
Opposition View
Police used excessive force by firing on peaceful protesters.
Government View
Police used proportionate force to control an unruly and violent crowd.
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- July 23, 2026
- Location
- Jehanabad, Bihar
- Number of Rounds Fired
- 20-30
- Internet Suspension
- July 24, 2026, 12:30 pm to July 26, 2026, 10:00 am
- Reward for Information
- Rs 10,000
Quotes
Jehanabad Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar
Superintendent of Police, Jehanabad
“Police fired around 20–30 rounds into the air to bring the situation under control. Our personnel were significantly outnumbered by the crowd, so proportionate force had to be used.”
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Sources
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