Siwan constable fired 4 AK-47 rounds during protest, sparking departmental inquiry
Police firing live ammunition at protesters violates protocol and raises serious concerns.
On July 25, Siwan constable Abhishek Kumar was suspended for firing four rounds from his AK-47 during a protest in Bihar. The incident occurred while he was guarding Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha and faced stone-pelting. State police manuals prohibit the use of automatic rifles like AK-47s for general law enforcement, leading to a departmental inquiry into the breach of protocol.
28 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
Bihar police constable Abhishek Kumar was suspended for firing four rounds from his AK-47 during a protest, violating state police manuals.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Bihar government removed Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha following a constable's use of an AK-47 during student protests.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Bihar Police implemented new rules restricting AK-47 use to life-threatening situations following criticism over the July protests.
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