Overview

• Large groups of job aspirants gathered at Patna’s Dak Bungalow crossing on September 15 seeking clarity on Bihar Police constable recruitment.
• Officials said protesters disrupted traffic, breached barricades and moved toward the Kotwali police station area, which is designated as restricted.
• Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma said officers used lathi-charge to disperse the crowd and warned that legal action could follow for violations.
• Demonstrators demanded publication of total vacancies, firm exam dates, release of answer-key carbon copies and question booklets, and recruitment notifications before elections.
• Aspirants told reporters there have been no new constable vacancies for over two years, fueling calls for transparency and timely hiring as high-profile political events approach.