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Bihar Govt Defends Constable Who Fired AK‑47 Amid Student Protest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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The Bihar government has defended a constable who discharged an AK‑47 during a student protest, citing crowd chaos as the reason for the action.
During a student protest in Bihar, a constable discharged an AK‑47, reportedly firing a single shot into the crowd.
The Bihar government has defended the officer, saying he was trapped in the mass of demonstrators and had no alternative to protect himself and others.
The incident has sparked criticism over police use of lethal weapons in crowd control and raised questions about the adequacy of training and protocols.
Police officials have said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the firing.
The case remains under scrutiny as authorities seek to balance public safety with restraint in handling protests.
The Bihar government has defended the officer, saying he was trapped in the mass of demonstrators and had no alternative to protect himself and others.
The incident has sparked criticism over police use of lethal weapons in crowd control and raised questions about the adequacy of training and protocols.
Police officials have said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the firing.
The case remains under scrutiny as authorities seek to balance public safety with restraint in handling protests.