<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1774}">India, on August 21 (Wednesday) saw protests erupt across the nation as part of Bharat Bandh,&nbsp;a nationwide strike,&nbsp;in protest against a recent Supreme Court ruling that approved the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). These demonstrations, as per reports, turned particularly intense in Bihar's Patna and Gopalganj.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:81,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1841}">In Gopalganj, police intervention prevented a potentially dangerous and tragic situation when a mob almost set a school bus ferrying children on fire during the Bharat Bandh.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1890}">Meanwhile, in Bihar, the clashes led to a notable incident: a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) was accidentally struck by a baton during a police lathi-charge. A video of this incident has gone viral online.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:182,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1942}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:182,&quot;w&quot;:327,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1942}">Gopalganj school bus incident</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:226,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}">In Gopalganj, Bihar, an angry mob, as per reports, tried to light a school bus on fire. The bus had several children on board when tragic consequences were&nbsp;foiled in the nick of time.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:275,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:275,&quot;w&quot;:640,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:275,&quot;w&quot;:559,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}" href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bharat-bandh-sdm-mistakenly-lathi-charged-by-patna-policeman-watch-video-751969">Bharat Bandh: SDM mistakenly lathi-charged by Patna policeman, watch video</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:307,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2067}">As per a NDTV report, the bus was surrounded by the mob armed with sticks. A man was seen burning tires on the road near the vehicle, many of which were scattered on the road the bus was trying to cross.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:356,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2116}">Thankfully, prompt action by the police and district administration averted disaster.&nbsp;</p>

<div bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:388,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:192,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2148}" class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:130,&quot;y&quot;:399,&quot;w&quot;:568,&quot;h&quot;:170,&quot;abs_x&quot;:163,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2159}" class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:135,&quot;y&quot;:399,&quot;w&quot;:558,&quot;h&quot;:170,&quot;abs_x&quot;:168,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2159}" class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:196,&quot;y&quot;:438,&quot;w&quot;:472,&quot;h&quot;:77,&quot;abs_x&quot;:229,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2198}" dir="ltr" lang="en">In the guise of Bharat Bandh, the protestors tried to BURN a SCHOOL BUS with 35 SCHOOL STUDENTS onboard in Gopalganj, Bihar.<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:611,&quot;y&quot;:453,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:644,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2213}" />
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Ecosystem is trying hard to push BHARAT into a CIVIL WAR. <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:348,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:167,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:381,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2260}" href="https://t.co/KuUr3WUU1J">pic.twitter.com/KuUr3WUU1J</a></p>
— Sanalkumar (@SANALNAIR_) <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:486,&quot;y&quot;:529,&quot;w&quot;:94,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:519,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2289}" href="https://twitter.com/SANALNAIR_/status/1826266143524557202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:596,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2356}">Superintendent of Police, Swarn Prabhat, reported that the police, using drone cameras, identified key troublemakers and would be filing FIRs against them.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:645,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2405}">"I have instructed the police station to file FIRs against the identified troublemakers and send those who attempted to set the bus on fire to jail," he said.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:697,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2457}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:697,&quot;w&quot;:358,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2457}">SDM lathi charge video goes viral</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:741,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2501}">A video that is going viral on social media shows a chaotic scene as police attempt to disperse protesters. While doing so, the video shows, the police inadvertently hitting the SDM—who was dressed casually and thus not easily identifiable as an official.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:807,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2567}">Social media users have reacted to the viral video with a mix of confusion and humour.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:839,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2599}">One user while posting the video on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Lathicharge in Patna during Bharat Bandh. Policemen mistakenly hit SDM with lathi."</p>

<div bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:889,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:165,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2649}" class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:130,&quot;y&quot;:899,&quot;w&quot;:568,&quot;h&quot;:144,&quot;abs_x&quot;:163,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2659}" class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:135,&quot;y&quot;:899,&quot;w&quot;:558,&quot;h&quot;:144,&quot;abs_x&quot;:168,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2659}" class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:196,&quot;y&quot;:938,&quot;w&quot;:472,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:229,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2698}" dir="ltr" lang="hi">भारत बंद के दौरान पटना में लाठीचार्ज। पुलिस वालों से गलती से SDM को ही लाठी मार दिया<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:444,&quot;y&quot;:958,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:477,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2718}" />
<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:344,&quot;y&quot;:974,&quot;w&quot;:176,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:377,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2734}" href="https://t.co/mHARMWx7bF">pic.twitter.com/mHARMWx7bF</a></p>
— Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:527,&quot;y&quot;:1002,&quot;w&quot;:94,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:560,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2762}" href="https://twitter.com/iamnarendranath/status/1826163605965766696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1069,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2829}">Another user commented, "#Patna lathi-charge was being done in Patna on the order of SDM. Bihar police obeyed the order and attacked SDM with lathi unknowingly because SDM was in casual dress".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1118,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2878}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1118,&quot;w&quot;:795,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2878}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:1118,&quot;w&quot;:715,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2878}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-rape-murder-disturbing-search-trends-for-victims-rape-video-and-rape-porn-flood-internet-751954">Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1150,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2910}">In contrast, some comments speculated the incident was deliberate. Others just poked fun.</p>

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<blockquote bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:135,&quot;y&quot;:1193,&quot;w&quot;:558,&quot;h&quot;:141,&quot;abs_x&quot;:168,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2953}" class="twitter-tweet">
<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:196,&quot;y&quot;:1232,&quot;w&quot;:472,&quot;h&quot;:48,&quot;abs_x&quot;:229,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2992}" dir="ltr" lang="in">Police to SDM : Bhari mistake ho gaya sir. Ekdum blunder hui gawa 🤣🤣<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:248,&quot;y&quot;:1249,&quot;w&quot;:36,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:281,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3009}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SDM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SDM</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:287,&quot;y&quot;:1249,&quot;w&quot;:42,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:320,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3009}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Police?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Police</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:334,&quot;y&quot;:1249,&quot;w&quot;:41,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:367,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3009}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patna</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:378,&quot;y&quot;:1249,&quot;w&quot;:75,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:411,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3009}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BharatBand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BharatBand</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:458,&quot;y&quot;:1249,&quot;w&quot;:76,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:491,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3009}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reservation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reservation</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:538,&quot;y&quot;:1249,&quot;w&quot;:78,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:571,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3009}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LathiCharge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LathiCharge</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:347,&quot;y&quot;:1265,&quot;w&quot;:169,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:380,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3025}" href="https://t.co/fCSKN2RMpC">pic.twitter.com/fCSKN2RMpC</a></p>
— Kumar M (@OldYaade) <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:465,&quot;y&quot;:1294,&quot;w&quot;:94,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:498,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3054}" href="https://twitter.com/OldYaade/status/1826198246643159433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:130,&quot;y&quot;:1371,&quot;w&quot;:568,&quot;h&quot;:124,&quot;abs_x&quot;:163,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3131}" class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:135,&quot;y&quot;:1371,&quot;w&quot;:558,&quot;h&quot;:124,&quot;abs_x&quot;:168,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3131}" class="twitter-tweet">
<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:196,&quot;y&quot;:1410,&quot;w&quot;:472,&quot;h&quot;:31,&quot;abs_x&quot;:229,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3170}" dir="ltr" lang="en">An SDM got hit during a lathicharge... This is my favourite video today.<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:366,&quot;y&quot;:1426,&quot;w&quot;:168,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:399,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3186}" href="https://t.co/sHacWAsZAw">pic.twitter.com/sHacWAsZAw</a></p>
— Rituraj (@CrimsonScalpel) <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:477,&quot;y&quot;:1454,&quot;w&quot;:94,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:510,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3214}" href="https://twitter.com/CrimsonScalpel/status/1826232696768799125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1521,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3281}">Deputy SP Ashok Kumar Singh, in a conversation with ANI, defended the police action and insisted that force was necessary to maintain order.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1570,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3330}">"The common people could not travel, and we tried to convince them (agitators)," Singh said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1602,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3362}">Calling the lathi-charge "mild force" he added that protesters "did not understand. We had to use mild force to move them back."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1655,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3415}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1655,&quot;w&quot;:434,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3415}">Why was the Bharat Bandh call given?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1699,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3459}">The Bharat Bandh, organised by various Dalit groups, was in protest against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision, allowing states to sub-classify SCs and STs for reservation purposes. Critics argue this decision undermines the foundational principles established by the landmark Indira Sawhney case, which set the framework for India's reservation system.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1782,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3542}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1782,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3542}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India, on August 21 (Wednesday) saw protests erupt across the nation as part of Bharat Bandh, a nationwide strike, in protest against a recent Supreme Court ruling that approved the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).

India, on August 21 (Wednesday) saw protests erupt across the nation as part of Bharat Bandh, a nationwide strike, in protest against a recent Supreme Court ruling that approved the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). These demonstrations, as per reports, turned particularly intense in Bihar's Patna and Gopalganj. In Gopalganj, police intervention prevented a potentially dangerous and tragic situation when a mob almost set a school bus ferrying children on fire during the Bharat Bandh. Meanwhile, in Bihar, the clashes led to a notable incident: a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) was accidentally struck by a baton during a police lathi-charge. A video of this incident has gone viral online. Gopalganj school bus incident In Gopalganj, Bihar, an angry mob, as per reports, tried to light a school bus on fire. The bus had several children on board when tragic consequences were foiled in the nick of time. Also read | Bharat Bandh: SDM mistakenly lathi-charged by Patna policeman, watch video As per a NDTV report, the bus was surrounded by the mob armed with sticks. A man was seen burning tires on the road near the vehicle, many of which were scattered on the road the bus was trying to cross. Thankfully, prompt action by the police and district administration averted disaster. In the guise of Bharat Bandh, the protestors tried to BURN a SCHOOL BUS with 35 SCHOOL STUDENTS onboard in Gopalganj, Bihar. Ecosystem is trying hard to push BHARAT into a CIVIL WAR. pic.twitter.com/KuUr3WUU1J — Sanalkumar (@SANALNAIR_) August 21, 2024 × Superintendent of Police, Swarn Prabhat, reported that the police, using drone cameras, identified key troublemakers and would be filing FIRs against them. "I have instructed the police station to file FIRs against the identified troublemakers and send those who attempted to set the bus on fire to jail," he said. SDM lathi charge video goes viral A video that is going viral on social media shows a chaotic scene as police attempt to disperse protesters. While doing so, the video shows, the police inadvertently hitting the SDM—who was dressed casually and thus not easily identifiable as an official. Social media users have reacted to the viral video with a mix of confusion and humour. One user while posting the video on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Lathicharge in Patna during Bharat Bandh. Policemen mistakenly hit SDM with lathi." भारत बंद के दौरान पटना में लाठीचार्ज। पुलिस वालों से गलती से SDM को ही लाठी मार दिया pic.twitter.com/mHARMWx7bF — Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) August 21, 2024 × Another user commented, "#Patna lathi-charge was being done in Patna on the order of SDM. Bihar police obeyed the order and attacked SDM with lathi unknowingly because SDM was in casual dress". Also read | Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet In contrast, some comments speculated the incident was deliberate. Others just poked fun. Police to SDM : Bhari mistake ho gaya sir. Ekdum blunder hui gawa 🤣🤣#SDM #Police #Patna #BharatBand #Reservation #LathiCharge pic.twitter.com/fCSKN2RMpC — Kumar M (@OldYaade) August 21, 2024 × An SDM got hit during a lathicharge... This is my favourite video today.pic.twitter.com/sHacWAsZAw — Rituraj (@CrimsonScalpel) August 21, 2024 × Deputy SP Ashok Kumar Singh, in a conversation with ANI, defended the police action and insisted that force was necessary to maintain order. "The common people could not travel, and we tried to convince them (agitators)," Singh said. Calling the lathi-charge "mild force" he added that protesters "did not understand. We had to use mild force to move them back." Why was the Bharat Bandh call given? The Bharat Bandh, organised by various Dalit groups, was in protest against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision, allowing states to sub-classify SCs and STs for reservation purposes. Critics argue this decision undermines the foundational principles established by the landmark Indira Sawhney case, which set the framework for India's reservation system. (With inputs from agencies)

Bharat Bandh: Mob in India’s Bihar tries to set on fire school bus carrying children. Shocking video

<p>Patna SDM Shrikant Kundlik Khandekar was in civil clothes and was mistakenly hit by the policeman during the lathi charge on the supporters of Bharat Bandh on Wednesday. The bizarre incident occurred, as the policeman mistakenly thought the SDM was a civilian supporting Bharat Bandh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video went viral on X (formerly Twitter), in which the policeman is seen hitting the SDM with a stick. The SDM was standing in the middle of the road and dispersing the protesters. The SDM got agitated as soon as he got hit by the policeman. Other policemen on the scene quickly stopped the cop and took him to the side, explaining to him about the person he mistakenly hit. They then escorted the SDM from the scene. The policeman who hit the SDM unintentionally was apologising for the mistake he made unintentionally.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Few X users found it amusing and commented, “Man got a taste of his system", followed by many other funny comments on the video.</p>

<p>The police were forced to do the lathi charge after the protesters broke the barricades at the JP Golambar intersection and reached the Dak Bungalow Chowk. As a result, the traffic got blocked.<br />
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Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna, Rajeev Mishra, said to PTI, “Security personnel resorted to mild lathi-charge to disperse protesters who blocked movement of traffic at Dak Bunglow Chowk and later broke the police barricade. No one was injured in the incident. Now the situation is completely under control.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Bharat Bandh was announced by ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’, against a ruling of the Supreme Court. The ruling said that the governments can further sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to grant the quota to more backward castes who are in genuine need of it, amongst these communities. The Bharat Bandh supporters are demanding the Supreme Court ruling to be reversed.&nbsp;<br />
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Patna SDM Shrikant Kundlik Khandekar was in civil clothes and was mistakenly hit by the policeman during the lathi charge on the supporters of Bharat Bandh on Wednesday.

Patna SDM Shrikant Kundlik Khandekar was in civil clothes and was mistakenly hit by the policeman during the lathi charge on the supporters of Bharat Bandh on Wednesday. The bizarre incident occurred, as the policeman mistakenly thought the SDM was a civilian supporting Bharat Bandh. The video went viral on X (formerly Twitter), in which the policeman is seen hitting the SDM with a stick. The SDM was standing in the middle of the road and dispersing the protesters. The SDM got agitated as soon as he got hit by the policeman. Other policemen on the scene quickly stopped the cop and took him to the side, explaining to him about the person he mistakenly hit. They then escorted the SDM from the scene. The policeman who hit the SDM unintentionally was apologising for the mistake he made unintentionally. During the Bharat Bandh in Patna, The police mistakenly hit the SDM The Gem of Indian police 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/K2LYHRYTNs — Omniscient Chautala (@Highonchoorma) August 21, 2024 × Few X users found it amusing and commented, “Man got a taste of his system", followed by many other funny comments on the video. The police were forced to do the lathi charge after the protesters broke the barricades at the JP Golambar intersection and reached the Dak Bungalow Chowk. As a result, the traffic got blocked. Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna, Rajeev Mishra, said to PTI, “Security personnel resorted to mild lathi-charge to disperse protesters who blocked movement of traffic at Dak Bunglow Chowk and later broke the police barricade. No one was injured in the incident. Now the situation is completely under control.” Also Read|Indian govt to spend $300mn to thwart floods, conserve water| The Bharat Bandh was announced by ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’, against a ruling of the Supreme Court. The ruling said that the governments can further sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to grant the quota to more backward castes who are in genuine need of it, amongst these communities. The Bharat Bandh supporters are demanding the Supreme Court ruling to be reversed. (with inputs from agencies)

Bharat Bandh: SDM mistakenly lathi-charged by Patna policeman, watch video

<p>Three more&nbspwere arrested in connection with the violent agitation during the countrywide April 2 Bharat Bandh.</p>

<p>Overall 90 people have been arrested in the case. Also, more than 40 cases have been registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code.</p>

<p>Arrested persons have been identified as Dhiraj Kumar, Sumit and Arjun were arrested.</p>

<p>Last Friday, police has also arrested the BSP district president of Muzaffarnagar Kamal Gautam for allegedly inciting violence.</p>

<p>Violence erupted earlier this week during the protests organised&nbspby various Dalit communities across North India against the latest amendment of Scheduled Caster and Scheduled Tribe Act.</p>

<p>Protesters turned violent at several places which resulted in the death of at least 11 people and destruction of property.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court order bans the automatic arrest and filing of cases against people accused under the act. The court had wanted to put a stop to frivolous allegations, but the Dalits view the move as a watering down of the act. India's Dalit community still faces massive discrimination and violence at the hands of India's upper caste and OBC communities.</p>

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Overall 90 people have been arrested in the case. Also, more than 40 cases have been registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code

Three more&nbspwere arrested in connection with the violent agitation during the countrywide April 2 Bharat Bandh. Overall 90 people have been arrested in the case. Also, more than 40 cases have been registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code. Arrested persons have been identified as Dhiraj Kumar, Sumit and Arjun were arrested. Last Friday, police has also arrested the BSP district president of Muzaffarnagar Kamal Gautam for allegedly inciting violence. Violence erupted earlier this week during the protests organised&nbspby various Dalit communities across North India against the latest amendment of Scheduled Caster and Scheduled Tribe Act. Protesters turned violent at several places which resulted in the death of at least 11 people and destruction of property. The Supreme Court order bans the automatic arrest and filing of cases against people accused under the act. The court had wanted to put a stop to frivolous allegations, but the Dalits view the move as a watering down of the act. India's Dalit community still faces massive discrimination and violence at the hands of India's upper caste and OBC communities.

Bharat bandh violence: 3 more held in Muzaffarnagar