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Crime
AK‑47 Fired During Bihar Student Protest, No Injuries Reported
✍️ Live Law
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:33 AM
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During a student protest in Bihar, an AK‑47 was fired, but authorities confirmed no injuries. The state government briefed the Supreme Court on the incident.
An AK‑47 was fired during a student protest in Bihar, but no injuries were reported. Police confirmed the weapon was discharged near the protest area, and security forces were deployed to secure the site.
The Bihar government informed the Supreme Court about the incident, stating that it was investigating the source of the weapon and the circumstances that led to its use.
The Supreme Court has requested detailed information from the state authorities, and a special committee has been set up to examine the security lapses during the protest.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public demonstrations in the state and has prompted calls for stricter control of firearms in protest zones.
The Bihar government informed the Supreme Court about the incident, stating that it was investigating the source of the weapon and the circumstances that led to its use.
The Supreme Court has requested detailed information from the state authorities, and a special committee has been set up to examine the security lapses during the protest.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public demonstrations in the state and has prompted calls for stricter control of firearms in protest zones.