RANCHI, India – Student protesters in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, engaged in clashes with police outside the state's Legislative Assembly, as demonstrations continued despite efforts by authorities to disperse the crowds. Police employed lathi-charges and tear gas against the demonstrators, who were marching towards the Assembly premises.

The confrontation led to injuries among both the students and police officers. Ranchi City Superintendent of Police, Paras Rana, confirmed that four policemen sustained injuries due to stone pelting by protesters during their march. Visuals from the scene also indicated that at least one student protester was injured during the police lathi-charge.

Demonstrators reportedly defied the police action, including the use of tear gas and lathi-charges, as they pressed forward with their protest. Despite heavy rainfall, a significant number of students were observed continuing their demonstration, using umbrellas to shield themselves from the weather, as they reached the vicinity of the Assembly after facing a crackdown.

In a notable moment during the protest, students were seen singing 'Happy Birthday' for Hemant Soren, the state's Chief Minister, outside the Assembly building, even as the standoff with authorities continued.

The ongoing protests highlight a persistent impasse between the student community and the state government. Authorities have held multiple rounds of discussions with the demonstrators in an attempt to resolve the issues, but these talks have so far failed to break the deadlock, leading to the continued unrest in Ranchi.