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The Jharkhand BJP called a statewide shutdown for August 11.
The bandh was announced in support of JPSC-JSSC aspirants protesting alleged examination irregularities.
Thousands of students marched toward the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi.
Police used water cannons, tear gas and a lathi charge during the march.
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Officials said at least two protesters and one Jharkhand Armed Police personnel were injured.
The JPSC-JSSC Reform Morcha organised the demonstration.
JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto joined protesters while on a nine-day hunger strike.
BJP leaders accused the Hemant Soren government of ignoring students’ demands.
The BJP demanded cancellation of controversial examinations and a CBI investigation.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren also engaged with students amid the protest.