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Jharkhand Student Leader Mahto Clashes with Police, Claims Barred from Independence Day Event
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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A student leader from Jharkhand named Mahto reportedly had a confrontation with police and said he was prevented from attending the Independence Day celebrations.
A student leader from Jharkhand, identified as Mahto, was involved in a clash with police earlier this week. According to reports, Mahto was stopped by law enforcement officers near the venue where the Independence Day event was scheduled to take place.
Mahto claims that he was denied entry to the celebrations and that police used force to prevent him from attending. He said he was physically restrained and that the officers refused to allow him to participate in the event.
Police officials have not yet released a statement regarding the incident, and the matter is under investigation. The authorities are reviewing the circumstances that led to the confrontation.
The Independence Day festivities were planned to be held in a public space in Jharkhand, drawing students and community members. The clash has raised concerns about the treatment of student activists during public events.
Mahto claims that he was denied entry to the celebrations and that police used force to prevent him from attending. He said he was physically restrained and that the officers refused to allow him to participate in the event.
Police officials have not yet released a statement regarding the incident, and the matter is under investigation. The authorities are reviewing the circumstances that led to the confrontation.
The Independence Day festivities were planned to be held in a public space in Jharkhand, drawing students and community members. The clash has raised concerns about the treatment of student activists during public events.