'Ranchi police fully prepared': Jharkhand braces for students' march to Assembly
Jharkhand Police have affirmed readiness for the Assembly protest by Jharkhand Public Service Commission and State Services Commission aspirants in Ranchi, pledging non-interference if the demonstration remains peaceful. This assurance emerged following a second round of negotiations between student representatives and the state government, during which some demands were accepted but the CBI probe into the Combined Graduate Level examination remained unresolved.
Ranchi City Superintendent of Police Paras Rana announced comprehensive security measures, emphasizing that the police force is fully prepared and instructed to maintain peace. He clarified that any pellet guns, if used, would only be for emergency situations, dismissing a viral video showing officers carrying what appeared to be such a weapon as a paintball gun.
Student leader Ravindra Paswan reported that the government had agreed to consider cancelling three exams - the 14th JPSC Civil Services, JPSC Backlog 2023, and JPSC Backlog 2025, but rejected the demand to discontinue the CGL examination, citing court-ordered selection of candidates already employed. The CGL exam protesters have insisted on a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities, a demand the government has refused, proposing instead a judicial inquiry headed by a retired judge.
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