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Crime
Bihar Police Officer Suspended After AK-47 Fired at NEET Protesters
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🗓 27 Jul 2026, 01:20 PM
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The Bihar government has suspended a police officer who allegedly fired an AK‑47 at NEET exam protestors, following reports of a 15‑year‑old being shot in the neck.
On a recent day, a police officer in Bihar was suspended after allegations that he fired an AK‑47 at a group of students protesting the NEET exam.
The incident occurred during a demonstration where students demanded reforms. According to police reports, the officer discharged the weapon, striking a 15‑year‑old protester in the neck.
The injured teenager was taken to a hospital and is now stable, but the incident has sparked outrage among civil‑society groups and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement.
The Bihar government has initiated an inquiry into the incident and has placed the officer on suspension pending investigation, pledging a review of crowd‑control protocols.
The incident occurred during a demonstration where students demanded reforms. According to police reports, the officer discharged the weapon, striking a 15‑year‑old protester in the neck.
The injured teenager was taken to a hospital and is now stable, but the incident has sparked outrage among civil‑society groups and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement.
The Bihar government has initiated an inquiry into the incident and has placed the officer on suspension pending investigation, pledging a review of crowd‑control protocols.