Activist Claims Police Used Force to Prevent Participation in Flag Hoisting

During the Independence Day celebrations in Ranchi, Devendra Nath Mahto was stopped by police from attending the flag‑hoisting ceremony at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. The activist, who has been fasting for 14 days to highlight flaws in JPSC and JSSC recruitment, says he was pushed and sustained a chest wound. He posted a series of tweets describing the incident, stating that he will remain seated outside his hospital room until allowed to proceed, and that the government’s attempts to derail the protest are evident.