In New Delhi, police officials in Ranchi have announced plans to scrutinize CCTV footage from Monday's protest to identify individuals who allegedly disrupted a largely peaceful student demonstration. The agitation, now in its 17th day, saw police deploy water cannons, tear gas, and baton charges during the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march by students protesting irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). While police maintain that protesters refused requests to clear the route and damaged barricades, student demonstrators accuse law enforcement of using force without warning. An injured protester claimed at least 100 young men were beaten during the baton charge. Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan defended the use of minimal force, stating that police aimed to maintain peace and only employed force based on the situation's demands. However, Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri also acknowledged an instance where a stone was thrown at a police officer, prompting the use of mild force to restore order. Protesters reportedly refused repeated requests to clear a route towards the Assembly, leading to the use of minimal force to remove them and normalize the situation. Both officials called for those causing disturbances to be identified.