India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Summary
Police in Jharkhand, India, used tear gas, water cannons, and batons to stop thousands of protesters demanding changes to government recruitment exams. The protests began after allegations of cheating and leaked exam answers, leading to arrests and government actions like canceling some exams and official resignations.Key Facts
- Thousands of students and job seekers have protested for over two weeks in Jharkhand’s capital, Ranchi.
- Police tried to stop the crowd from reaching the state assembly using tear gas, water cannons, and batons.
- Some protesters threw stones, and three police officers were injured during the clashes.
- The protest is about alleged cheating in recent government exams, with leaked answers causing suspicion.
- The state government canceled the controversial exams and accepted resignations of several officials, including the head of the exam commission.
- Investigations are ongoing by local police and a special crime department; some suspects have been arrested.
- Protesters want further investigation by India's top federal agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- Despite talks and some government concessions, protesters say they will continue until all demands are met.
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