Police deploy water cannons at student protest in Raipur

Police in Raipur resorted to water‑cannon fire on a crowd of students who gathered to demand the resignation of the state’s education minister. The demonstration, organized by several university groups, escalated after officials denied a scheduled meeting with the minister, prompting protesters to block major thoroughfares in the city centre.

Authorities said the dispersal was necessary to restore order after the protesters refused to vacate the area despite repeated warnings. Several demonstrators were detained, and the police announced that the water‑cannon deployment would be reviewed in light of the incident. The education ministry has not yet commented on the resignation calls, while student leaders indicated they will continue to press their demands through peaceful means.