Bihar Police File FIRs Over July Firing During Protests

6 UPDATES · 26 DAYS · 27 JUL 2026 — 21 AUG 2026

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Latest · 21 Aug 2026

Bihar Police implemented new rules restricting AK-47 use to life-threatening situations following criticism over the July protests.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the suspension of a Bihar policeman for firing an AK-47 during student protests, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions by the policeman, protesters, or political leaders unless they are direct developments of this particular firing incident.

The full story, from the beginning

27Jul

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Bihar policeman suspended for firing AK-47, injuring 15-year-old during protests

Indian Express

Bihar Police filed three separate FIRs following the July 25th firing by a constable during protests in Siwan, which injured three civilians.

28Jul

Indian Express

Bihar police suspended a constable for using an AK-47 without authorization, following protests that resulted in injuries and the withdrawal of FIRs and release of detainees.

Indian Express

Bihar police constable Abhishek Kumar was suspended for firing four rounds from his AK-47 during a protest, violating state police manuals.

3 weeks later

18Aug

NDTV

The Bihar government removed Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha following a constable's use of an AK-47 during student protests.

21Aug

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Bihar Police implemented new rules restricting AK-47 use to life-threatening situations following criticism over the July protests.

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