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Bihar Police Chief Transferred After AK-47 Fired at Student Protest
A senior police officer in Siwan district has been removed from his posting following an incident in which an automatic rifle was discharged during student demonstrations. The constable responsible for firing the weapon has been suspended, though administrative action against senior supervisors remains pending.
LSN India ·
The superintendent of police overseeing law and order in Siwan district has been transferred following a controversial incident in which an AK-47 assault rifle was fired during student protests in the area. The weapon discharge occurred while police personnel were managing the demonstration, triggering an internal review of operational procedures and police conduct in the district.
The constable who discharged the automatic rifle was suspended immediately after the incident, marking swift disciplinary action at the operational level. However, accountability measures have extended beyond the officer who fired the weapon, raising questions about supervisory responsibility during the police operation.
Senior officers holding commanding positions at the time of the incident have not yet been transferred or reassigned, according to officials. The gap between action taken against the constable and measures against his superiors has prompted questions about the consistency of administrative accountability within the police force.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of crowd management tactics and firearm handling protocols employed by Bihar Police. The event underscores ongoing concerns about police conduct during public demonstrations and the mechanisms for ensuring officer accountability in sensitive law enforcement situations.