RANCHI — Senior law enforcement officials in Ranchi have launched a video-assisted investigation to identify external miscreants who compromised a student-led demonstration outside the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.
Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan confirmed that 14 police officers were injured when security forces blocked job aspirants protesting against alleged recruitment examination malpractices on their 17th consecutive day of agitation. Police utilized water cannons, tear gas, and a limited baton charge to prevent protesters from breaching security perimeters around the legislative complex, maintaining that video footage will be thoroughly reviewed to distinguish genuine student protesters from violent infiltrators.
Key Highlights
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Forensic Inquiry: Law enforcement scanning CCTV and broadcast footage to track down agitators who derailed peaceful student demonstrations.
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Security Casualties: 14 police personnel treated for injuries sustained during confrontations near the State Assembly.
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Protest Containment: Security forces used water cannons, tear gas, and targeted baton charges to maintain law and order as demonstrations entered week three.
