Chaos erupted at Patliputra railway station in Patna as Bihar Police Prohibition Constable exam candidates allegedly resorted to stone pelting, vandalism and track blockades over delayed trains and travel arrangements. Police used tear gas, baton charges and warning shots to disperse the crowd. Several officials were injured before normalcy was restored.

Patna: Candidates appearing for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable examination indulged in stone pelting and vandalism at Patliputra railway station in Patna as trains arrived late.

Protest Over Train Arrangements Turns Violent

Officials said that hundreds of students gathered at the station turned violent, alleging inadequate train arrangements for exam-related travel. The protesters also blocked railway tracks and demanded cancellation of the examination. The incident prompted police to fire warning shots. Several officials including IG Jitendra Rana sustained minor injuries from stone pelting by protesters.

Police Use Tear Gas, Baton Charge To Disperse Crowd