Ex-JPSC chairperson arrested amid student protests over alleged irregularities

Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte for alleged recruitment exam irregularities. Protesters marched towards the state assembly demanding reforms and an independent probe. Police used water cannons and baton-charged demonstrators who breached barricades. The agitation entered its 17th day with protesters seeking CBI or retired judge investigation. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders and deployed significant security personnel along the protest route.