Hazaribagh, Aug. 22 -- The protestors organised a peaceful silent march on Saturday from Hazaribag to the district headquarters to clear their names and demonstrate their commitment to non-violence by handing flower garlands and pens to the officials following a mild police action for allegedly violating the route designated by the administration during the protest.

The student representatives strongly pushed back against claims that student agitators were inciting unrest or acting as miscreants.

A protesting student emphasised that students have never wanted violence, stone-pelting, or disruptive behaviour.

"It is clear that whatever has been done against the district captain of Hazaribagh and people are saying that students are miscr...