What happened
Congress alleged that Bihar police used “extreme brutality” against students during solidarity protests connected to an agitation at Jantar Mantar. Congress also alleged that Bihar police used AK-47 rifles against protesting youth.
Congress made these allegations at a press conference after Congress fact-finding teams submitted reports to Congress leadership about police action against students in different parts of Bihar. Congress in-charge of Bihar, Krishna Allavaru, alleged midnight raids, arrested students, and unleashed a “reign of terror” to break protesters’ morale.
Congress’s detailed claims included the following points: In Siwan, Congress alleged AK-47 rifles were used against protesting youth and that three students were injured.Congress questioned why AK-47 rifles were allegedly used against civilians and stated that such weapons are meant for fighting terrorists, not protesters.
Background and earlier position
Congress presented the claims as Opposition allegations supported by Congress fact-finding submissions. In the available information for this study note, the claims are not presented as court-verified findings.
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