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Medical students scale barricades in Patna, clash with police over meeting with CM
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:45 PM
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In Patna, medical college students erected barricades and confronted police after demanding a meeting with the chief minister, leading to a physical clash.
Patna, Bihar – A group of medical students from local colleges erected barricades on a major road to press for a direct meeting with the state chief minister. The protest turned confrontational when police attempted to disperse the crowd, resulting in a brief clash that left several participants and officers with minor injuries.
The students, citing concerns over academic and administrative issues, insisted that their grievances could only be addressed through a personal audience with the chief minister. Police officials, citing public order concerns, ordered the removal of the barricades and warned of legal action if the demonstration continued.
Law enforcement deployed additional personnel and used non‑lethal measures to clear the site. The incident has heightened tensions in the city, with student unions vowing to continue their demand while authorities call for calm and adherence to lawful protest procedures.
No arrests have been reported so far, but the police have opened an inquiry into the disturbance. The state government has not yet responded publicly to the students' request for a meeting.
The episode underscores growing unrest among young professionals in Bihar, who are increasingly turning to street protests to voice institutional grievances.
The students, citing concerns over academic and administrative issues, insisted that their grievances could only be addressed through a personal audience with the chief minister. Police officials, citing public order concerns, ordered the removal of the barricades and warned of legal action if the demonstration continued.
Law enforcement deployed additional personnel and used non‑lethal measures to clear the site. The incident has heightened tensions in the city, with student unions vowing to continue their demand while authorities call for calm and adherence to lawful protest procedures.
No arrests have been reported so far, but the police have opened an inquiry into the disturbance. The state government has not yet responded publicly to the students' request for a meeting.
The episode underscores growing unrest among young professionals in Bihar, who are increasingly turning to street protests to voice institutional grievances.