New Delhi A police officer has been suspended after allegedly firing rounds into the air with an assault rifle while attempting to disperse student protesters in an eastern Indian state, escalating tensions amid the nationwide wave of youth-led demonstrations.
The incident has sparked fresh criticism of the authorities' handling of student protests, with videos of the confrontation circulating widely on social media. Officials confirmed that disciplinary action was taken against the officer pending further investigation.
The latest development comes as protests by students continue to intensify over education and recruitment-related issues. Public pressure from the ongoing demonstrations recently led to the resignation of the Union Education Minister, marking one of the biggest political setbacks linked to the protest movement.
Student groups have accused the administration of using excessive force to suppress peaceful demonstrations, while authorities maintain that steps were taken to restore law and order after protests turned tense.
The suspension of the officer is expected to fuel further debate over policing methods and the government's response to one of the country's largest youth movements in recent years.
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