Protest in Siwan, Bihar: Police Use of AK-47 Sparks Outcry Amid Student Demonstrations On July 25, 2026, a violent clash erupted in Siwan, Bihar, during a protest organized by students opposing the alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) papers. The incident, which involved the use of an AK-47 by police personnel, has drawn widespread condemnation, with political leaders and activists accusing authorities of excessive force. The events unfolded amid tensions between student groups and law enforcement, raising questions about the proportionality of the police response. The Protest and Initial Clashes The protests began as a peaceful demonstration against the NEET paper leak, with students from the All India Students Association (AISA) and other groups gathering in Siwan’s Gandhi Maidan and J.P. Chowk. However, tensions escalated when clashes broke out between the protesters and police. According to local reports, the AISA group initially maintained a peaceful stance, but disagreements over the use of flags and banners led to confrontations with the independent student groups. As the situation grew volatile, police deployed baton charges to disperse the crowd. Witnesses reported that stones were thrown at officers, prompting the use of force. A senior police official, SP Purnan Kumar Jha, confirmed that the police had to intervene to restore order, though he initially denied the use of firearms. The AK-47 Incident and Controversy The controversy intensified when video footage surfaced showing a police constable, Abhishek Kumar, firing an AK-47 at the protesters. The footage, which was shared by local media, depicted at least eight rounds being fired, far exceeding the police’s initial claim of four rounds.#nitish_kumar #tejashwi_yadav #all_india_students_association #siwan_bihar #neet_test
