Protesters continue march despite police action in Ranchi NEW DELHI: Echoing scenes from Bihar where student protesters recently danced under police water cannons, Jharkhand job aspirants on Monday broke followed suit as police turned water cannons on them during their ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march in Ranchi.Thousands of protesters breached multiple barricades while marching towards the Jharkhand assembly over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, prompting police to use water cannons, tear gas shells and lathi charges.Tensions escalated when the protesters reached the final barricade near Jagannathpur Temple, on the road leading to the assembly.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPolice used water cannons to disperse the gathering, followed by lathi charges when protesters attempted to move forward. Several rounds of tear gas shells were also fired when the crowd came within around 200 metres of the assembly.The protest comes as the agitation led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch entered its 17th day. The march began around 10.30am from outside the old assembly building and coincided with chief minister Hemant Soren’s 51st birthday.The scenes in Ranchi came weeks after student protesters in Bihar similarly danced under police water cannons during a march towards the chief minister’s residence over alleged examination paper leaks, unemployment and recruitment irregularities.In Patna, protesters had broken into dance as water jets were used to stop them from advancing, while others sat on the road and raised slogans.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims CreditJharkhand Govt To Cancel JPSC Exams, But Rejects CGL Demand; Students Insist On CBI ProbeWATCH: Mamata Banerjee’s Car Hit By ‘Large Stones, Shoes’; Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Attack‘Shivling Beneath Darul Uloom Deoband’: Hindu Outfit Plans Ganga Water Offering At Islamic SeminaryBaramati Airfield Runway Excursion: Training Aircraft Veers Off Runway, No Injuries ReportedIN-SPACe Moves To Privatise Operations Of Rs 986-Crore Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport123PhotostoriesCan you put aluminium foil in an air fryer? Here’s what happensThe 5 dirtiest things in your house aren’t where you think“Your gut doesn’t get damaged overnight”: Gastroenterologist lists 8 daily habits to avoid and ways to improve gut healthWhich Shiva symbol is best for you; according to your birth numberFrom maah-halodhi to mustard oil: Traditional Assamese beauty rituals to know10 popular foods you probably didn’t know aren’t Indian7 workplace manners that seem harmless but can make colleagues avoid working with you5 health benefits of flaxseeds: Why these tiny seeds deserve a place in your daily diet7 beautiful and functional home decor tips inspired by birdsHbA1c 5.6 vs 5.7: Why one decimal point can change how doctors classify your blood sugar from normal to prediabetes123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani
NEW DELHI: Echoing scenes from Bihar where student protesters recently danced under police water cannons, Jharkhand job aspirants on Monday broke followed suit as police turned water cannons on them during their ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march in Ranchi.Thousands of protesters breached multiple barricades while marching towards the Jharkhand assembly over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, prompting police to use water cannons, tear gas shells and lathi charges.Tensions escalated when the protesters reached the final barricade near Jagannathpur Temple, on the road leading to the assembly.
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Police used water cannons to disperse the gathering, followed by lathi charges when protesters attempted to move forward. Several rounds of tear gas shells were also fired when the crowd came within around 200 metres of the assembly.The protest comes as the agitation led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch entered its 17th day. The march began around 10.30am from outside the old assembly building and coincided with chief minister Hemant Soren’s 51st birthday.The scenes in Ranchi came weeks after student protesters in Bihar similarly danced under police water cannons during a march towards the chief minister’s residence over alleged examination paper leaks, unemployment and recruitment irregularities.In Patna, protesters had broken into dance as water jets were used to stop them from advancing, while others sat on the road and raised slogans.