Protests and student arrests in Delhi and Bihar

Notes

• Recent protests in Delhi and Bihar have raised concerns regarding the use of force by security agencies against student demonstrators.
• Allegations include the use of lethal weapons, specifically pellet guns, and indiscriminate lathi charges against unarmed protesters.
• Reports indicate the detention of minors during police actions in Bihar, raising concerns regarding juvenile rights and detention procedures.
• The Bihar Bandh, called by the All India Students’ Association, resulted in multiple FIRs and the arrest of student leaders and political figures.
• The use of force by security forces in democratic protests highlights the tension between maintaining public order and upholding the fundamental right to peaceful assembly.
• There is an ongoing debate regarding the accountability of security forces and the necessity of professional post-event assessments following crowd control operations.
• The incident has prompted calls for parliamentary discussion on the protocols governing the use of force against student protesters.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 25 in Protests against police conduct and state security measures, which has been running since 25 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

• Protests and student unrest in Delhi and Bihar Before
• Harassment of women protesters at Jantar Mantar After
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