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Politics
Students breach barricades en route to Bihar CM's residence, police deploy water cannons
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:37 AM
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Protesters attempting to reach the chief minister's house in Patna broke through police barricades, prompting officers to fire water cannons to disperse the crowd.
Patna police reported that a large group of students marched toward the official residence of Bihar's chief minister, attempting to breach the security cordon set up around the property. As the demonstrators forced their way through the barricades, officers responded by activating water cannons to push them back and maintain order.
The police said the water cannons were employed after verbal warnings failed to disperse the crowd. Several students were sprayed, and a few minor injuries were reported, though no serious casualties were confirmed. The incident caused temporary disruption in traffic on the surrounding roads as authorities redirected vehicles for safety.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the use of water cannons was a proportionate measure to prevent the protesters from reaching the residence and to avert potential escalation. The protest was described as a peaceful demonstration that turned confrontational when the barricades were breached.
No statements from the chief minister's office were released at the time of reporting. The police continue to monitor the situation and have urged demonstrators to follow lawful channels for expressing grievances.
The police said the water cannons were employed after verbal warnings failed to disperse the crowd. Several students were sprayed, and a few minor injuries were reported, though no serious casualties were confirmed. The incident caused temporary disruption in traffic on the surrounding roads as authorities redirected vehicles for safety.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the use of water cannons was a proportionate measure to prevent the protesters from reaching the residence and to avert potential escalation. The protest was described as a peaceful demonstration that turned confrontational when the barricades were breached.
No statements from the chief minister's office were released at the time of reporting. The police continue to monitor the situation and have urged demonstrators to follow lawful channels for expressing grievances.