Clashes broke out in Patna and Hyderabad, and several people were injured. Police used batons and tear gas to disperse gatherings at multiple locations.
The unrest is linked to a wider protest wave associated with the Rahul Gandhi episode and the political mobilisation that followed it.
What happened now
Police action was used to break up gatherings after clashes erupted in two cities. The unrest occurred at several points, and injuries were reported during the dispersal process.
Why it matters for UPSC
The incident is relevant to GS2 because it touches the tension between maintaining public order and protecting the right to peaceful assembly under constitutional democracy. It is also useful for GS3 because coordinated unrest creates an internal security and policing challenge for urban administration.
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