Bihar Police say ‘gentle power’ used, deny any ‘damage’ to BPSC protesters in Patna

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After a lathi cost on Bihar Public Service Fee (BPSC) protesters, Bihar Police on Wednesday night time issued a clarification saying they used “mild force” and denied any accidents.

BPSC aspirants maintain placards throughout a protest demanding BPSC re-exam, in Patna on Thursday. (ANI)

Bihar Police officers additionally claimed that teaching institute lecturers have been instigating aspirants to protest and named a number of social media accounts that have been allegedly deceptive the scholars.

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“To cancel the preliminary examination of BPSC, aspirants have been continuously protesting at the Dharna Sthal in Gardanibagh since December 18. Some teachers are instigating these students, both directly and indirectly. Additionally, many social media handles are misleading and inciting the students,” DSP Anu Kumari mentioned.

“On December 23, a candidate vandalized the Gardanibagh Hospital. Today, on December 25, hundreds of BPSC aspirants surrounded the BPSC office. Law and order issues were created without permission, causing inconvenience to the public. The administration used mild force to disperse the gathering, and no one suffered any injuries,” she added.

The DSP additionally mentioned that an FIR has been filed towards those that instigated aspirants, and additional motion is being taken.

“An FIR has been filed at Gardanibagh police station against those who instigated the candidates and vandalized the hospital. Notices are being sent to all involved for legal action. Regarding the incident near the BPSC office today, we are identifying those involved in the illegal gathering, and cases will be registered,” she mentioned.

The Congress condemned the police motion on protestors, whereas unbiased MP from Purnea Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav known as for a Bihar bandh on January 1, 2025, if the prelims examination held on December 13 is just not cancelled.

BPSC introduced on December 24 that the Mixed Aggressive Mains Examination (CCE Mains) is prone to be held in April of subsequent 12 months and requested candidates to organize for it.

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“Do not get misled by such elements who are allegedly agitating by spreading confusion without any facts and spreading controversy on the basis of baseless information. District Police, Patna, is investigating the entire incident. After investigation, prompt and effective action will be taken….” BPSC’s examination controller mentioned in a press launch.

(With inputs from ANI)