Neha Bora Ink Attack: Police Detain Man Accused of Throwing Ink at AISA President During Jharkhand Protest
Neha Bora, AISA National President, was allegedly targeted with ink during a JPSC-JSSC protest march towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. Police later detained the individual accused of hurling the ink. The incident caused brief tension at the protest site, while authorities continued investigating the motive behind the attack and the ongoing student agitation.
A man accused of throwing ink at All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora during a protest march towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi was later detained by police, officials said. The incident occurred on Friday, August 7, during a student demonstration over alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations.
The ink-throwing incident caused brief tension at the protest site, where students and supporters had gathered as part of the ongoing agitation. Police moved in after the incident and detained the individual accused of hurling the ink while further investigation continued, OpIndia said in a report. Ink Attack on AISA President Neha Bora During Ranchi Students' Protest Over JPSC, JSSC Exams (Videos).
Ink Thrown at Neha Bora During Ranchi Student Protest
Accused Student Taken Into Police Custody After Attack
Ink Thrown During JPSC-JSSC Protest March
Bora had joined the student protest against alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations when a person from the gathering allegedly threw ink at her.
The incident took place in front of fellow protesters and onlookers, leading to confusion and arguments at the venue. Police officials later took the accused into custody, though details about the person’s identity and motive were not immediately clear. Who Is Neha Bora and Why Is She Protesting in Patna?
Brief Chaos at Protest Site
Eyewitnesses said a large crowd of students and protesters was present when the incident occurred.
Following the ink attack, some people gathered around Bora, resulting in shouting and pushing at the spot. Security personnel and fellow demonstrators intervened to bring the situation under control.
Authorities subsequently increased security arrangements at the protest location to prevent further disruptions.
Background of JPSC-JSSC Examination Protest
The incident took place amid a continuing student agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations.
The protest has attracted participation from several student groups and civil society organisations. Left-affiliated student groups, including AISA, have expressed support for the protesting aspirants.
However, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, which is leading the agitation, has maintained that the movement is student-led and has no formal association with any political party.
Police Probe Into Motive Continues
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the ink attack and are examining whether the incident was linked to opposition among some protesters to the presence of outside organisations.
Officials are expected to record statements from witnesses and examine available evidence as part of the inquiry.
Meanwhile, the larger student protest over the JPSC-JSSC examinations continues, with organisers maintaining their demands despite Friday’s disruption.
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