Bihar: Upper caste people stage protest against SC/ST Act in Patna, many injured in police lathi charge

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Bihar is also witnessing protests over SC/ST Act amendments. Members of the upper caste community on Friday staged protest in state capital Patna.

The protesters assembled at the Gandhi Maidan and staged march up to JP Circle. 

They clashed with police while trying to move towards the CM House.

The protesters halted the traffic after which the police resorted to lathi charge.

Many protesters have received injuries in police lathi charge.

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Watch: Upper caste people stage protest against SC/ST Act in Patna