PolityGS-IIGS-I· 1 min read
Protests and FIRs in Jharkhand Over Recruitment Exam
Why in news?
Three First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed against individuals involved in clashes between police and job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams.
Key points
- Three FIRs filed against 28 named and over 900 unnamed individuals.
- Clashes occurred between police and protesting job aspirants in Giridih and Hazaribag.
- Protests targeted alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams.
- Similar FIRs were previously registered in Ranchi.
Background & context
Student and job aspirant protests are common in India, often stemming from concerns about examination fairness, recruitment processes, and unemployment. FIRs are official documents registered by the police upon receiving information about a cognizable offence.
★ Prelims fact capsule
FIRs are registered under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) upon receiving information about a cognizable offence.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance (Law and order, Public order and police reforms), GS Paper I: Society (Social issues, Protests and movements)