Archive · 25 Aug 2026
38 Booked Over Alleged Molestation During Ranchi Recruitment Protest
A woman said she was assaulted and molested during a student protest in Ranchi.
The protest was about alleged problems in recruitment examinations.
Police filed a case against 38 people.
Eight people were named, while 30 others were not identified.
The alleged incident happened during a procession on August 21.
The woman said the group was trying to burn effigies of political leaders.
BJP leader Babulal Marandi accompanied her to the police station and condemned the alleged attack.
The police case records allegations, while an investigation will determine what happened.
Police filed a case against 38 people over alleged molestation during an August 21 protest in Ranchi.
The complainant is a woman associated with the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch.
Eight people were named in the FIR, while 30 others were unidentified, police said.
The procession protested alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations near Albert Ekka Chowk.
BJP leader Babulal Marandi condemned the alleged attack and said the BJP would support the students.
- Who
- A woman associated with the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch filed the complaint; police booked 38 alleged accused, and BJP leader Babulal Marandi accompanied her.
- What
- A molestation case was filed over allegations that the woman was assaulted during a student protest.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on August 21; the complaint was filed on Monday and the case was reported on Tuesday.
- Where
- Near Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The procession was held to protest alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
- People booked
- 38
- Named in FIR
- 8
- Unnamed accused
- 30
- Police station
- Kotwali police station
- Incident date
- August 21
- Location
- Near Albert Ekka Chowk, Ranchi
- Charges
- Alleged molestation and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
