Jharkhand Police File 3 FIRs Against 928 Over Student Protests

Jharkhand Police registered three FIRs against 28 named and 900 unnamed individuals following violent clashes between job aspirants and police in Giridih and Hazaribag on August 23, 2026.

The unrest erupted during a protest march where students alleged police lathicharge, leading to widespread property damage and multiple injuries across the two districts.

Authorities have deployed additional security forces to maintain order, while student unions have vowed to continue their agitation until their demands regarding recruitment transparency are addressed.