Protesters march to Jharkhand Assembly; 5 injured in clashes
Students, aspirants continue sit-in in Ranchi seeking cancellation of JSSC-CGL exam and CBI probe into irregularities; police deny use of force; former JPSC Chairman arrested; march comes day after State government agreed to cancel three exams
On August 10, 2026, thousands of students and job aspirants in Jharkhand gathered for a march towards the State Assembly in Ranchi. The demonstration marked the 17th day of an indefinite strike, protesting alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. About five protesters sustained injuries, including one who suffered a head injury, after police used baton-charges to disperse the crowd.
The protesters continued their sit-in at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, demanding the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities. The Jharkhand government had previously agreed to cancel three exams, including the preliminary JPSC-Civil Services examination. Former JPSC chairman L. Khiangte was arrested in connection with the investigation, having resigned on July 22 after the State CID took over.
The police deployed batons, water cannons, and tear gas to control the situation, which escalated as protesters pushed past barricades and entered the new Assembly building. Despite the confrontations, protesters vowed to continue their agitation until their demands were met.
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