Two killed in Bihar as police open fire on power outage protesters
1 year, 4 months ago

Two killed in Bihar as police open fire on power outage protesters

Hindustan Times  

KATIHAR: Two persons were killed and one person was injured in Katihar district of Bihar on Wednesday after police fired at a group of protesters demonstrating against allegedly frequent power outages in the region, said officials aware of the matter. Two killed, one injured after police open fire at group of protesters demonstrating against allegedly frequent power outages in Katihar district of Bihar. The shooting prompted senior police officers to order a probe into the incident, even as members of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party said the state government had “lost control of the administration”. Officers said the crowd, of roughly 5000 people, blocked a road, surrounded the subdivisional headquarters in Barsoi town and allegedly pelt stones at police personnel, compelling them to open fire “in self-defence”.

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3 policemen injured as protest over power cuts turns violent in Bengal’s Malda
5 months ago

3 policemen injured as protest over power cuts turns violent in Bengal’s Malda

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Five people, including three police personnel, were injured in a clash between a mob and the West Bengal Police on Thursday, following protests over frequent power disruptions in Malda district, people aware of the matter said. The incident took place at Enayetpur in Malda’s Manikchak area in which the Manikchak police station circle inspector sustained injuries following an attack …

Bihar: Power outage protest turns deadly in Katihar; two dead, two injured in police firing | VIDEO
1 year, 4 months ago

Bihar: Power outage protest turns deadly in Katihar; two dead, two injured in police firing | VIDEO

India TV News  

Bihar: A clash broke out between locals and police in the Katihar district of Bihar during a protest against the electricity department. In order to control the people protesting against power cuts, police allegedly opened fire leading to a death of a person and injuring two others. 12 police personnel and employees of the Electricity Department were injured when the …

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