What happened in Siwan, Bihar (protest incident and AK-47 firing allegation)
A viral video allegation claims a Bihar police officer fired an AK-47 during protests in Siwan, Bihar. The allegation triggered a political controversy focused on whether police used lethal force during crowd management and how authorities responded after gunshot injuries to protesters.
The reported administrative response in Bihar includes the suspension of the Bihar policeman and the ordering of a departmental inquiry into the alleged AK-47 firing incident.
Parliamentary dispute and accountability demands
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and action against those responsible. Rahul Gandhi alleged that students were attacked with deadly force and that police action and FIR registration took place despite earlier promises that no action would be taken against protesters. Rahul Gandhi also demanded an explanation of who authorized the use of AK-47s.
Opposition leaders accused the government of a broader pattern of using lethal or harsh weapons against student protests across states; these are opposition claims raised in the controversy.
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