India, Aug. 11 -- Thousands defy barricades and rain, demanding recruitment reforms and cancellation of examinations marred by irregularities

A peaceful march of Jharkhand students seeking a reforms in the education system and cancellation of various public service examinations in the State on Monday was marred by use of mild force, including lathi charge, water cannons and tear gas shells by the State police, reminding the July 10 protest scenario at Jantar-Mantar in the national Capital.

As talks with the Government failed to satisfy the agitating students, thousands of students started their march to the State Assembly in Ranchi around 10 am from the old Assembly. The barricading and barbed wires set up by police to stop the students...