India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Thousands of students and job seekers gathered in India's Jharkhand state to demand reforms to the country's exam system, and police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. The protests come weeks after similar demonstrations took place in Delhi. Frustration over exam integrity and access has been building among Indian students for months.
Thousands of students and job seekers took to the streets in India's Jharkhand state, demanding reforms to the country's exam system. Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, and reports said a number of protesters were detained.
The demonstrations follow similar protests that took place in Delhi weeks earlier, which had been dubbed the "cockroach" protests. Students say they are frustrated with exam security, allegations of cheating, and delays in the release of results.
Government officials said they would review the students' demands but would not tolerate actions that disrupt public order. Student groups said the protests would continue if their demands are not addressed.
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