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Students protest at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, clash with police over BPSC row
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 09:06 AM
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Student groups gathered at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to protest a Bihar Public Service Commission dispute, which escalated into a clash with police.
Students assembled at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to voice opposition to a controversy surrounding the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). The protest turned confrontational when police intervened to disperse the crowd, resulting in a physical clash between demonstrators and law‑enforcement officers.
Police officials said the force was necessary to restore order and prevent the gathering from turning into a larger disturbance. Several participants were detained, and the area was cordoned off for a few hours while the situation was brought under control.
Local authorities have not released detailed figures on injuries or arrests, but the incident has heightened tensions over the BPSC issue and prompted calls for dialogue between the commission and student representatives.
Police officials said the force was necessary to restore order and prevent the gathering from turning into a larger disturbance. Several participants were detained, and the area was cordoned off for a few hours while the situation was brought under control.
Local authorities have not released detailed figures on injuries or arrests, but the incident has heightened tensions over the BPSC issue and prompted calls for dialogue between the commission and student representatives.