In pics: Protests erupt in many states against Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme

Published on Jun 16, 2022 06:18 pm IST

Violent protests broke out Thursday in parts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as armed forces aspirants agitated against the government's new 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme for the army, navy and air forces.

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An angry crowd set a train ablaze at Chhapra in Saran district in Bihar. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 16, 2022 06:18 pm IST

An angry crowd set a train ablaze at Chhapra in Saran district in Bihar.

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Policemen chasing away a youngster protesting against the Agnipath recruitment scheme in Rewari in Haryana. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 16, 2022 06:18 pm IST

Policemen chasing away a youngster protesting against the Agnipath recruitment scheme in Rewari in Haryana.

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Armed forces aspirants during a protest in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur (Santosh Kumar/HT photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 16, 2022 06:18 pm IST

Armed forces aspirants during a protest in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur (Santosh Kumar/HT photo)

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Train coaches damaged by protestors in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Train coaches damaged by protestors in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.

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Protestors block traffic in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district. (HT_PRINT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Protestors block traffic in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district. (HT_PRINT)

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Demonstrators perform push-ups as they protest in Munger in Bihar.(ANI via Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 16, 2022 06:18 pm IST

Demonstrators perform push-ups as they protest in Munger in Bihar.(ANI via Reuters)

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