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Agnipath Scheme Protest LIVE Updates: 1 dead, trains torched, roads blocked as protests turn violent across states
Protests against the Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme continued in several parts of the country for the third day on Friday. The protests, which started in Bihar, has now spread to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Stay with TOI for the latest developmentsRead Less
Army to issue notification on recruitment process under Agnipath scheme by Monday: Officials
After issuance of initial notification on enrolment under Agnipath scheme, various agencies of Army will subsequently come out with details of induction process. Army aimed to start training of recruits under Agnipath scheme by December. Army plans to deploy initial batches of recruits under Agnipath scheme in operational and non-operational roles by middle of next year: Officials
Protestors torch Guwahati-bound Lohit Express in Bihar's Samastipur
Buses targeted while attempts were made to vandalize them on Waziarabad road in North-east Delhi's Khajuri area
Congress MP KC Venugopal urges Parliament Standing Committee on Defence for meeting with all stakeholders and defence experts
In the wake of widespread protests across the country over the #AgnipathScheme, wrote to the Chairman, Parliament S… https://t.co/z840ji0VGg
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) 1655463388000Internet suspended in Haryana's Mahendragarh district
S Jaishankar hails Agnipath scheme
External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar tweeted on Friday "the scheme is an opportunity for India's youth to join the defence forces and serve the nation."He further said that the decision shows the sensitivity of the Centre towards those whose dreams were impacted due to the COVID pandemic.
Assam to absorb every Agniveer who is a permanent resident of the state in Assam Police after end of term in Army: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Bihar BJP chief's house vandalised; he claims attackers not army aspirants
Bihar BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal's residence in Bettiah town was vandalised on Friday during protests against the Agnipath army recruitment scheme. Speaking to reporters in Bettiah, Jaiswal, the local MP, however, claimed that he has identified many of the attackers who were "not army aspirants" and that they had come with the intention of "blowing up" the building."My house here was attacked as part of a planned conspiracy. Stones were hurled and attempts were made to set it ablaze by pouring diesel. A cylinder bomb (contraption made of LPG cylinders) has also been left behind by the mob which clearly had the intention of blowing up the building," he said.
I appeal to the youth to not indulge in violent protests and not damage the property of the Railways. Railways are the property of the country
Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Govt must revisit 'Agnipath' scheme, wide consultations needed: Sharad Yadav
Protesters defy Section 144 in Haryana's Narnaul
We are trying to pacify them. They are violating Section 144 CrPC that has been imposed here: Narnaul DSP, Narender Kumar
Bihar deputy CM bats for Agnipath scheme
Once 4 yrs are over, 'Agniveers' will be having a 12 lakh economic package to start afresh. Priority will be given to them for loans, educational courses, CAPF. Opposition is misleading students & their goons are destroying public property: Bihar Deputy CM Renu Devi
We can't keep soldiers on rent. How can we make them ex-soldiers merely at age of 21? They protect country in harsh conditions. Politicians never retire. It's only soldiers, public who retire. We don't need military on rent. Agnipath scheme must be taken back
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
We received info about protests at 17 locations so far. At two of these places, in Ballia & Aligarh, incidents of arson occurred. We have also received some Intelligence inputs that some orgs are further inciting it. Police will take further action: UP ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar
They would have learnt to operate a gun. Where are you taking the society? Your intentions don't seem pure. If you leave the people in society in the middle, they would form gangs and they might get involved in criminal activities
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
24 protesters arrested for vandalism at Bihar's Danapur railway station
Law and Order will be maintained in Delhi in all circumstances. Police are ready for all emergencies and contingency. All kinds of unlawful assemblies are being immediately dispersed
DCP Central Shweta Chauhan
Delhi: Police detain AAP student wing activists protesting against Agnipath
Police detain protestors at Bihar's Hajipur railway station
Protestors agitating at Bihar's Hajijpur railway station against 'Agnipath', a recruitment scheme introduced by the Central government for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces, were detained on Friday, said the police."The situation at the moment is alright. Hooligans have been chased away. Some of them have been detained for questioning," said SP Hajipur, Maneesh.
Agnipath protesters block Howrah Bridge, violence in other parts of West Bengal
