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AISA President Neha Bora Targeted in Ink Attack at Jharkhand Protest
The incident occurred during a student-led march in Ranchi demanding transparency in state recruitment exams, leading to police detaining an accused individual.
RANCHI, India – Neha Bora, the National President of the All India Students' Association (AISA), was targeted in an ink attack on Tuesday during a student-led protest march in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
The incident unfolded as demonstrators advanced towards the Jharkhand Assembly, demanding accountability and transparency regarding alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). The protest, organised by job aspirants, drew participation from various student organisations and activists seeking reforms in the state's hiring process.
The ink attack briefly disrupted the march, creating a moment of disorder. Local police responded swiftly, detaining an individual accused of throwing the ink at Ms. Bora. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the detained person.
Following the incident, Ms. Bora stated that she would wear the ink as a symbol of pride. She attributed the attack to individuals she described as 'RSS-BJP goons'. The accused individual reportedly told authorities that Ms. Bora was targeted due to her public support for former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid. Mr. Khalid is currently facing charges under India's anti-terrorism laws.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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