Bihar Cop Suspended Over Alleged AK‑47 Use in Siwan Protest, Tejashwi Demands Probe

A police officer in Bihar was suspended following claims that an AK‑47 was fired during a protest in Siwan. The allegation surfaced after a video, posted by opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, showed a weapon being used amid the demonstration. In response, the state government moved to suspend the officer pending an inquiry. Yadav urged authorities to launch a formal probe into the incident, citing concerns over the safety of protestors and the use of firearms by law enforcement. The case has drawn attention to policing protocols during public gatherings in the state.