Bihar Police Officer Suspended After Firing AK-47 at Students

A police officer in Siwan, Bihar, has been suspended after being filmed firing an AK-47 rifle during a violent clash with protesting students.

The incident resulted in three students sustaining bullet injuries, sparking widespread outrage and a formal plea in the Supreme Court regarding police conduct.

Local authorities confirmed the suspension as the Siwan SP launched an investigation into the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters demanding exam integrity.