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Bihar Allocates ₹62.5 Cr for Water Cannons and Anti‑Riot Vehicles
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 09:38 PM
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The Bihar government has earmarked 62.5 crore rupees for the purchase of water cannons and anti‑riot vehicles to bolster crowd control during protests.
The Bihar government has allocated 62.5 crore rupees for the procurement of water cannons and anti‑riot vehicles. The move aims to strengthen crowd‑control capabilities amid the state's upcoming protest season. Officials said the new equipment will be deployed by police and paramilitary units when required. Details on the procurement timeline and vendors have not yet been released. The allocation follows a rise in public demonstrations across Bihar.