Police Disperse Jharkhand Assembly March Over Exam Fraud Claims

On August 10, 2026, Jharkhand police used tear gas, batons, and water cannons against thousands of students and job-seekers marching on the state assembly in Ranchi. Protesters want tainted recruitment exams cancelled, a formal investigation, and an overhaul of how the state hires public-sector workers — a demand that speaks to deeper questions about fairness in government hiring.