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The Bihar Police has informed the Supreme Court that a constable in the District Intelligence Unit (DIU) fired four rounds from his AK-47 rifle into the air after becoming trapped in a crowd of protesters. This incident occurred in Siwan on July 25, following violent protests during the 'Jantar Mantar' bandh call by various parties.

However, no one was injured during this instance. ADGP (Law and Order) K Suhita Anupam stated that the protesters from AISA and RYA (student and youth wing of CPI(ML)) gathered at Gandhi Maidan and marched towards JP Chowk, where they began pelting stones at the police. As the deployed force was insufficient, additional officers were called to support the police.

Near JP Chowk, it was reported that the constable who was trapped in the crowd fired the rounds, and no one was injured. Two other personnel, an assistant sub-inspector and a constable, fired rounds to disperse the mob, with minor injuries sustained by three protestors. The police are conducting a ballistic examination to determine the weapon's type, fire distance, and angle.

The constable has been suspended for his actions, and departmental proceedings have been initiated. The police emphasized that AK-47 rifles should only be used in special operations, not in law and order situations.