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Patna: Following reports that educationist Faizal Khan, known as Khan Sir, was taken away by police while supporting protesting BPSC candidates, Patna Police firmly denied these claims on Friday.
Khan Sir, alongside Guru Rahman, openly backed the protesting BPSC candidates after a violent police response in Patna. They arrived at the protest site in Gardanibagh to show their solidarity.
Earlier in the day, both educators criticized the government’s handling of the situation and expressed their support for the affected candidates. Khan Sir condemned the police’s use of force, calling for reforms in the examination process. He suggested that candidates be given additional time for exam preparation due to the disruptions caused by delays.
“Khan Sir stated that the BPSC should reopen its website for candidates whose applications were delayed or stuck due to server issues, allowing them to submit their forms with an extended deadline. He urged for the cancellation of the normalisation process and the establishment of a transparent and fair examination system for future proceedings. He also called for a peaceful examination environment to alleviate further stress for the candidates,” Khan Sir remarked.
Guru Rahman echoed these sentiments, strongly denouncing the police’s lathi charge on BPSC aspirants, labeling it as “anarchy” and a serious injustice to the students. He joined Khan Sir in criticizing the authorities’ actions and made specific demands to address the candidates’ grievances.
He urged the BPSC chairman to provide a written assurance that the contentious normalisation process would not be applied in the BPSC examination, which has been a significant concern for students. Rahman highlighted the struggles of around 80,000 candidates whose applications were incomplete due to server problems, advocating for their reapplication. He also proposed extending the examination schedule by three months to give candidates adequate preparation time following the disruptions.
Hundreds of students protested in Patna on Friday, alleging issues with the normalisation process in the 70th BPSC PT exam. They surrounded the BPSC office, and as the protest intensified, Patna Police initially attempted negotiations but ultimately resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd, resulting in injuries to several student leaders.
As the protests continued, Khan Sir and Guru Rahman joined the agitating students in Gardanibagh. Amid the unrest, rumors circulated that Khan Sir and student leader Dilip Kumar had been arrested, causing widespread concern. However, Patna Police clarified that Khan Sir had not been detained; he was removed from the protest site for trying to support the students. He later arrived at the Gardanibagh police station voluntarily.
Patna SSP Rajiv Mishra reiterated that Khan Sir was not arrested or detained, stating that he was repeatedly asked to leave the police station but refused to do so, as he was there for the detained students.
The BPSC also denied the rumors regarding the normalisation process, calling them unfounded.
This incident underscores the tense atmosphere in Patna, with students demanding transparency and fairness in competitive examinations, and highlights the significant role of educators like Khan Sir in voicing and mobilizing student concerns. The situation remained tense but manageable as authorities continued to respond to the developments.
