Clashes erupted in Patna as Bihar police used lathicharge and water cannons to disperse protesting candidates demanding the cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE). The protests centered around allegations of a question paper leak that surfaced on the day of the exam, December 13th.
The examination, held at 912 centers across Bihar, saw 3.28 lakh candidates participating. However, shortly after the exam concluded, rumors of a paper leak originating from the Bapu Exam Centre in Patna began to circulate. This sparked immediate outrage among candidates who gathered to protest the alleged malpractice.
The protests escalated at the J.P. roundabout near Hotel Maurya, a key location in Patna. Demonstrators demanded immediate action, calling for the cancellation of the 70th BPSC CCE and a thorough investigation into the alleged leak. In response, police resorted to force, employing lathicharge and water cannons to disperse the protesting crowd. This forceful response further inflamed the situation, drawing criticism from various quarters.
The incident has raised serious questions about the integrity of the BPSC examination process and the handling of the situation by authorities. The use of force against protesting students has also drawn condemnation. The future of the 70th BPSC CCE remains uncertain as investigations into the alleged paper leak continue, leaving the fate of the 3.28 lakh candidates hanging in the balance.
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