A Bharat Bandh was called across the country for SC-ST reservation, the most impact of which was seen in Bihar. Fierce clashes took place between bandh supporters and police in many districts including the capital Patna. Police had to resort to lathicharge to control the situation. The situation became especially tense at Patna's Dak Bungalow crossing, where a clash took place between the police and the protesters.
Lathicharge on protesters in Patna
On Wednesday, a large crowd of bandh supporters had gathered at Patna's Dak Bungalow crossing. Many senior administrative officials were present on the spot to maintain law and order. The police was repeatedly warning the protesters not to create chaos, but the protesters kept ignoring them. Seeing the situation worsening, the police resorted to lathicharge, due to which the bandh supporters started running here and there.
Lathi fell on SDM
During this, an unexpected incident happened. SDM of Patna Sadar, Shrikant Kundlik Khandekar, who was standing near the DJ cart, also came under the lathicharge. A constable mistakenly hit the SDM with a lathi. The journalists present there captured this incident on their camera. However, other constables handled the situation and took the constable aside after convincing him.
The effect of the shutdown in many districts of Bihar
The maximum impact of Bharat Bandh on SC-ST reservation was seen in Bihar. Apart from Patna, bandh supporters also demonstrated vigorously in many districts of the state. The protesters became violent near Science College in Patna, after which the police resorted to lathicharge to control the situation.
In Danapur, protesters blocked the road near the DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) office, disrupting traffic. Meanwhile, in Jehanabad, clashes broke out between bandh supporters and the police. In these incidents, the police had to use force to control the situation.
sloganeering against supreme court's decision
The protesters were raising slogans against the anti-reservation decision of the Supreme Court. They were demanding that the Supreme Court withdraw its decision. Apart from Patna, the police had to use force at various places in other districts of the state to maintain law and order.
activism of officials
In the capital Patna, senior administrative officials were present on the spot to control the situation. Their vigilance and timely action prevented the situation from worsening. However, the situation remained tense at some places and the police had to work hard.
The administration's appeal
After the incident, the administration has appealed to the people to maintain restraint. They have said that everyone should solve their problems in a peaceful manner. The police and administration are monitoring the situation and are trying to normalize the situation as soon as possible. This incident shows how deep the feelings about reservation are in the country and tensions can increase among the people on such issues. The challenge for the administration is to channel such feelings in the right direction and maintain law and order. What happened in Patna is an example of how a small mistake can lead to a big dispute.
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