Jharkhand: 38 booked for molesting activist during recruitment exam demonstration
The incident happened during a procession over recruitment examination irregularities near Albert Ekka Chowk.
On August 21, a JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch member was allegedly molested during a protest in Ranchi, Jharkhand, according to police. The incident, which occurred on August 21, took place during a procession near Albert Ekka Chowk in protest of recruitment examination irregularities. Police have filed charges against 38 individuals, including eight named in the FIR and 30 unnamed persons, for molestation and other offenses under the BNS.
The victim, accompanied by JMM leader Babulal Marandi, filed a complaint at the Kotwali police station on August 25, alleging that around eight known and over 30 unknown individuals assaulted and molested her. Marandi condemned the "cowardly attack" by JMM goons on students peacefully raising their voices. The BJP has pledged its support to the students' struggle.
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