What happened
Congress alleged that Bihar police used extreme brutality against students protesting in solidarity with an agitation at Jantar Mantar. Congress alleged that Bihar police conducted midnight raids and arrested students. Congress further alleged that AK-47 rifles were used against protesting youth in Siwan and stated that three students were injured.
Congress’s claims and how Congress presented them
Congress in-charge for Bihar, Krishna Allavaru, made these allegations at a press conference. Congress stated that its fact-finding teams submitted reports about police action against students in different parts of Bihar. Congress described the alleged police action as an attempt to break students’ morale.
Political questions raised by Congress
Congress questioned the roles of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Amit Shah in relation to the alleged police action against students protesting in Bihar. Congress also argued that AK-47 rifles are meant for terrorists rather than for civilian protesters.
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