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Ranchi protest over alleged recruitment exam irregularities turns violent as police use tear gas and lathis
Politics·Short term

Jharkhand will face renewed assembly-area mobilizations unless officials announce a clear JSSC-CGL 2024 probe timeline and exam decision.

Recruitment-exam credibility is a recurring flashpoint in India; heavy-handed crackdowns can rapidly widen political fallout and trigger copycat mobilizations.

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Recruitment-exam credibility is a recurring flashpoint in India; heavy-handed crackdowns can rapidly widen political fallout and trigger copycat mobilizations.

Curated summary

Thousands of job aspirants marched in Ranchi to demand cancellation of the JSSC-CGL 2024 exam and a CBI probe into alleged recruitment irregularities. Police stopped the crowd near the new Jharkhand assembly under Section 163 restrictions, using water cannons, tear gas and force after scuffles, stone pelting and barricade damage. At least three protesters and several officers were hurt.

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Ranchi protest over alleged recruitment exam irregularities turns violent as police use tear gas and lathis

Job aspirants demand cancellation of JSSC-CGL 2024 and a CBI probe; injuries reported on both sides.

Times of India·2h ago
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