Bihar SIT Officer Suspended After Alleged AK-47 Firing During NEET Protest in Siwan
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) officer, Abhishek Patel, has been suspended after an inquiry into the alleged use of an AK-47 during violent protests linked to the NEET paper leak issue in Bihar’s Siwan district. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The action followed the circulation of a viral video that allegedly showed Patel firing towards a crowd during the protest. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident, and the officer was suspended after the inquiry.
📅 Timeline of the Siwan Protest
July 25
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├── Statewide bandh called over alleged NEET paper leak
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├── Students stage protest in Siwan
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├── Clashes break out between protesters and police
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├── Tear gas used to disperse crowd
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├── Alleged AK-47 firing caught on video
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├── Video goes viral
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├── Inquiry ordered
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└── SIT officer Abhishek Patel suspendedViolence Erupted During Student Demonstration
The incident occurred on 25 July, when students organised demonstrations in Siwan as part of a statewide bandh protesting the alleged NEET question paper leak and police action against student protesters.
According to police, some disruptive elements entered the demonstration, leading to clashes between protesters and security personnel.
Officials said protesters allegedly damaged public property and threw stones at police. Security forces responded by using tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. The alleged use of an AK-47 during the operation later became the focus of the investigation.
Several Police Personnel Injured
The clashes left several police officers injured, including:
- Siwan Superintendent of Police (SP) Puran Kumar Jha
- Nagar Police Station in-charge Avinash Kumar
Officials said around 30 police personnel sustained injuries during the violence.
Three FIRs Registered, 300 People Booked
Police have registered three First Information Reports (FIRs) in connection with the incident.
According to officials:
- Around 100 people have been named as accused.
- Cases have also been registered against nearly 200 unidentified persons.
- Police are conducting raids to identify and arrest those involved.
Authorities said around 25 accused have already been sent to jail after undergoing medical examinations at Sadar Hospital in Siwan.
📊 Incident Summary
| Incident | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 July |
| Location | Siwan, Bihar |
| Protest Issue | Alleged NEET paper leak |
| Police Personnel Injured | Around 30 |
| Protesters Injured | 3 |
| FIRs Registered | 3 |
| Named Accused | Around 100 |
| Unidentified Accused | Nearly 200 |
| Arrested and Sent to Jail | Around 25 |
| Action Taken | SIT officer suspended |
Three Protesters Suffer Bullet Injuries
Officials said three protesters sustained bullet injuries during the violence and are currently receiving treatment at Medanta Hospital in Patna.
The exact circumstances of the firing remain under investigation.
Opposition Questions Police Action
Earlier, Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav alleged that police opened fire on students during the Siwan protest and questioned the use of force against demonstrators.
Police, however, maintained that the protest turned violent after clashes between protesters and security personnel. Officials said measures were taken to restore law and order.
The authenticity of the viral video and the circumstances surrounding the alleged AK-47 firing were examined before disciplinary action was taken against the SIT officer.
