Bihar IPS Transfer: Siwan SP Moved Amid AK-47 Student Protest Row

Bihar Transfers 17 IPS Officers

The Bihar government has transferred 17 senior IPS officers in a major reshuffle. Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha is among the officers moved in the latest order.
Jha has been shifted from his Siwan posting to Bihar Police Headquarters. The move comes amid scrutiny over the police response to a student protest in the district.

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Siwan AK-47 Row Behind The Focus

The controversy erupted after a police constable was seen using an AK-47 during a student protest. The incident took place in Siwan on July 25.
The footage triggered political criticism and questions over the use of an assault rifle during a protest. The constable involved was later suspended and faced departmental proceedings.
The Siwan controversy began during a statewide student protest on July 25. Tensions escalated after clashes between protesters and police during demonstrations linked to the NEET examination paper-leak issue. A video showing a Bihar Police constable carrying and firing an AK-47 during the protest quickly went viral. The incident drew sharp criticism and raised questions over the use of such a weapon during a student demonstration.

Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha transferred

The transfer has drawn attention because Jha was the district police chief when the incident occurred. However, the government has not officially described the transfer as punishment.
Reports said Jha has been placed at Bihar Police Headquarters while awaiting a new posting. The reshuffle also affects other senior police officers across Bihar.

What Happened During The Student Protest?

The July 25 protest was linked to student demands surrounding the NEET examination controversy. Demonstrations in Siwan later turned tense, leading to clashes between protesters and police.
A video showing the constable with an AK-47 quickly became the central issue. Police authorities subsequently took action against the officer involved.

Bihar Government’s Stand On AK-47 Firing

The Bihar government has defended the constable’s actions before the Supreme Court. It said the officer fired four rounds after being surrounded by protesters.
The government said the firing happened during a tense situation. The controversy has nevertheless raised wider questions about police conduct during student demonstrations.

Why The Transfer Matters

The Siwan transfer comes as the incident continues to attract political and public attention. The wider IPS reshuffle also includes several other district police chiefs.
The development is likely to keep the Siwan protest and police action in focus. More details may emerge as departmental and legal processes continue.
The transfer is significant because Siwan has remained under scrutiny since the July 25 student protest. The controversy intensified after a police constable was seen using an AK-47 during the demonstration. The constable was later suspended, while the incident raised questions about police preparedness and the use of force during protests. The Bihar government has said the constable fired four rounds into the air after being surrounded by protesters. It also told the Supreme Court that no protester was injured by those four rounds.

Puran Kumar Jha was serving as Siwan SP when the incident occurred. The latest reshuffle moves him to Bihar Police Headquarters in Patna, where he will await a fresh posting. Bharat Soni has been appointed as the new Siwan SP. The government has not officially described Jha’s transfer as disciplinary action.
The timing has nevertheless drawn attention because the transfer comes soon after the controversy. It also forms part of a wider reshuffle involving 17 senior IPS officers. The changes affect several districts and key police assignments across Bihar.
The development also matters for public confidence in the police response to protests. Questions remain over how weapons were issued and deployed during the Siwan demonstration. Opposition leaders have sought accountability .