Bihar Bandh Firing: Police Constable Suspended After Allegedly Opening Fire with AK-47 on Student Protesters in Siwan
Bihar Police suspended a constable accused of firing an AK-47 at student protesters during the July 25 Bihar Bandh in Siwan. Several people were injured, including 15-year-old Arif.
Patna: In a major development in the July 25 Bihar Bandh firing incident, the Bihar Police Headquarters has suspended a police constable who allegedly opened fire with an official AK-47 rifle on student protesters in Siwan district. Several people were injured in the firing, including 15-year-old Arif, who suffered a bullet injury to his neck. The bullet was later removed through a successful surgery at Jay Prakash Medanta Hospital in Patna. The investigation into the firing is ongoing.
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Police Constable Suspended After Siwan Firing
According to the Bihar Police Headquarters, the police constable who allegedly fired an official AK-47 rifle during the Bihar Bandh protest on July 25 has been immediately suspended.
The incident occurred during large-scale student protests held across various districts of Bihar.
Several Injured, 15-Year-Old Arif Undergoes Surgery
During the protest, the police constable allegedly opened fire with his service AK-47, injuring several people.
Among the injured was 15-year-old Arif, who was returning home from a shop when he was struck by a bullet in the neck.
Doctors at Jay Prakash Medanta Hospital in Patna successfully removed the bullet through surgery.
According to the press note, three students injured in the firing remain hospitalized and are currently undergoing treatment.
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Tejashwi Yadav Questions Police Action
Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav shared a video of the incident on social media and raised serious questions about the police action.
Rahul Gandhi Reacts to the Incident
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also reacted to the incident.
He alleged that pellet guns were used against students in Delhi, while AK-47 rifles were used against protesters in Bihar, describing the situation as deeply concerning.
Investigation Continues
Following the incident, the Bihar Police suspended the constable involved.
Police said that further investigation into the firing is underway.
The Bihar Police Headquarters has suspended a police constable accused of opening fire with an official AK-47 rifle during the July 25 Bihar Bandh protest in Siwan district. Several people were injured, including 15-year-old Arif, who underwent successful surgery at Jay Prakash Medanta Hospital in Patna after suffering a bullet injury to the neck. Three injured students remain hospitalized, while Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi have questioned the police action. The investigation is continuing.
