A police constable in Siwan, Bihar, was suspended on July 27 after being filmed firing an AK-47 rifle during a student protest against the NEET paper leak.
The Siwan District Magistrate confirmed the officer acted without orders, sparking outrage among opposition parties who demanded accountability for the use of military-grade weapons against civilians.
The incident has intensified the political standoff, with the BJP accusing the Congress of manufacturing the protest, while student groups demand a judicial inquiry into the police response.