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Rahul Gandhi Visits Bihar Student Protesters Injured in AK-47 Shooting
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met student protesters in Bihar who were shot at with an AK‑47, expressing solidarity and urging a thorough investigation.
Rahul Gandhi travelled to Bihar on Thursday to meet a group of student protesters who were targeted with an AK‑47 during a recent demonstration. The meeting took place at a local college campus, where Gandhi listened to the students' accounts of the incident and pledged political support.
According to local reports, the shooting occurred during a protest against tuition fee hikes, leaving several students with injuries but no fatalities. The weapon used was identified as an AK‑47, prompting calls for a swift police investigation.
Gandhi urged the authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and emphasized the need for safe avenues for student dissent. He also highlighted the broader issue of violence against peaceful demonstrators across the country.
The Congress leader concluded the visit by promising to raise the matter in the Parliament and to work with state officials to prevent similar incidents in the future.
According to local reports, the shooting occurred during a protest against tuition fee hikes, leaving several students with injuries but no fatalities. The weapon used was identified as an AK‑47, prompting calls for a swift police investigation.
Gandhi urged the authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and emphasized the need for safe avenues for student dissent. He also highlighted the broader issue of violence against peaceful demonstrators across the country.
The Congress leader concluded the visit by promising to raise the matter in the Parliament and to work with state officials to prevent similar incidents in the future.