Police fire tear gas at thousands protesting exam manipulation in Jharkhand
On Monday, Indian police in Jharkhand fired tear gas at protesters demanding reforms to recruitment exams. Thousands tried to reach Ranchi's state assembly; some were injured. Police used water cannons and batons after protesters breached barricades. The protest began on 25 July over alleged exam manipulation. Despite government concessions like cancelling exams, protesters demand a CBI investigation.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police and JMM workers after attempting to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Protesters in Jharkhand accused the government of betrayal after the High Court stayed some exam cancellation notifications, leading to unrest.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.
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