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Police Deploy Water Cannon at Protest Over Exam Paper Leaks in India
✍️ Business Recorder
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:05 AM
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Indian police fired water cannons to disperse a protest demanding accountability over leaked exam papers.
Police in India used water cannons to break up a protest that had gathered to demand action against the recent leak of exam papers. The demonstration, which attracted a sizable crowd of students, parents and civil society activists, called for stricter security measures and accountability of the authorities responsible for safeguarding the papers.
The water cannon was deployed after the protestors began chanting and blocking a main road. The police claim that the use of force was necessary to restore order and prevent potential damage to property.
No injuries were reported, and the protest was dispersed within a few hours. Authorities have announced that an investigation into the leak will be launched and that additional security protocols will be implemented for upcoming examinations.
The water cannon was deployed after the protestors began chanting and blocking a main road. The police claim that the use of force was necessary to restore order and prevent potential damage to property.
No injuries were reported, and the protest was dispersed within a few hours. Authorities have announced that an investigation into the leak will be launched and that additional security protocols will be implemented for upcoming examinations.