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Bihar: Train Carriage Set On Fire In Chhapra As Youth Protest Against 'Agniveer' Programme, Tires Burnt, Tear Gas Fired

INDIA Team Latestly|

On June 16, protests against the Agnipath scheme turned violent in several parts of Bihar. Army aspirants disrupted road and rail traffic for the second day in a row. Agnipath is a radical recruitment plan for the armed forces. Protesters set train carriages on fire and disrupted road and rail traffic. Buses were attacked and even stone-pelting was reported. A passenger train was set ablaze at Chhapra in Saran district and tyres were burnt in Nawada. The protesters are demanding the withdrawal of the scheme. Watch the video to know more.