Anti-Agnipath stir: One killed in Telangana as violence grips multiple states; Bihar suspends internet in 12 districts

At least one person has been killed and 15 injured in Telangana as violence against the Centre’s Agnipath scheme spread to southern states on Friday. Unrest over the four-year recruitment plan for the armed forces continued for the third day in multiple states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Here’s a look at the situation in places where the protests have been taking place: Telangana According to PTI, Police resorted to aerial firing to disperse protesters at the Secunderabad Railway Station as a mob set ablaze three trains.

Bihar In Bihar which has witnessed one of the worst violence during the ongoing stir, the government has suspended internet services in twelve districts including Aurangabad and Lakhisarai, till 19 June.

Earlier in the day, mobs set ablaze several trains in railway stations across the state. They blocked tracks and torched a train in Lakhisarai.

A 1,500-strong mob vandalised public property at the Danapur Railway Station in capital Patna.

Train coaches were torched at the Islampur Railway Station in Nalanda.

A school bus with children on board got stuck as protesters blocked roads in Darbhanga. The bus managed to get out after police intervention.

Earlier, angry protesters attacked deputy CM Renu Devi’s house in Bettiah district.

Uttar Pradesh

The Jattari Police Station building and a police vehicle were set on fire by protesters in Aligarh.

Haryana The government has ordered the suspension of mobile internet services, all SMS services in" view of potential law and order situation" for the next 24 hours.

Earlier in the day, protesters were seen chasing away police personnel in Narnaul city.

  As many as 340 train services have been affected due to the protests across the country.  Centre relaxes Agnipath rules Amid the protests, the government on Thursday relaxed Aginath entry rules by giving a one-time age waiver to candidates. The maximum age to apply for the scheme has been raised to 23 from 21. The minimum age remains 17.5 years. What are protesters demanding? Demonstrators have raised objections to the scheme’s short four-year tenure and the lack of pensions for Agniveers. There have raised concerns over career opportunities after an Agniveer’s term. Also read:  Mobs burn trains, vandalise public property as Agnipath protests intensify: Who will pay for the damages? The Centre on Tuesday launched the Agnipath scheme. As part of the initiative, 46,000 Agniveers will be recruited for a four-year duration in 2022. Up to 25 percent of the Agvineers will be retained while the rest will let go with a severance package at the end of their service. With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .