Police in Jharkhand have been put on alert and prohibitory orders clamped ahead of a proposed student march to the state assembly, a senior officer said. The students are protesting against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) recruitment exams, which have faced scrutiny since the state was carved out of Bihar.
Additional Director General (Headquarters) Manoj Kaushik said the police administration has been alerted in view of the possibility of unrest during the march. Prohibitory orders have been imposed to maintain order.
The JPSC exams have been a point of contention for years, with allegations of irregularities and controversies dating back to the state's formation. The latest protest appears to be driven by these ongoing concerns, though specific demands were not detailed in the reports.