Student Protest in Ranchi Turns Violent: Police Resort to Lathi-Charge as Protesters Reach Jharkhand Assembly

The ongoing student movement in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations took a violent turn on Monday as protesters marched toward the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.

Key Highlights:
- Escalation: Despite police barricades, lathi-charge, and tear gas, thousands of students reached the Assembly gates. The incident led to the temporary adjournment of the Assembly session and resulted in multiple injuries to both protesters and police personnel.
- Political Fallout: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of force against students, while the BJP criticized the response and has called for a 'Jharkhand Bandh'.
- Current Status: Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto has been hospitalized after his health deteriorated during the protest. While the government has already canceled three exams and agreed to an ED probe into financial irregularities, student organizations remain steadfast in their demand for a CBI inquiry.