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Agnipath scheme protest: Train set on fire, people on streets; as protests intensify in parts of country

Updated On: 17 June, 2022 02:34 PM IST |

Violent protests against 'Agnipath', a recruitment scheme introduced by the Central government for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces has now escalated in many parts of the country. Agnipath Scheme was recently launched by the Center in an effort to bring a change in the recruitment process of the Armed Forces. However scheme's announcement is facing a backlash and as part of protests violent agitations intensifies in parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh

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A train set on fire by youngsters in protest against the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme at Lakhisarai Railway Station, in Lakhisarai on Friday. Pic/ PTI

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A train set on fire by youngsters in protest against the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme at Lakhisarai Railway Station, in Lakhisarai on Friday. Pic/ PTI
Fire Brigade personnel douse fire on a train set ablaze by a mob at the Secunderabad Railway Station near Hyderabad in protest against ‘Agnipath’ scheme on Friday. Pic/ PTI

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Fire Brigade personnel douse fire on a train set ablaze by a mob at the Secunderabad Railway Station near Hyderabad in protest against ‘Agnipath’ scheme on Friday. Pic/ PTI

A mob vandalises trains and railway properties at the Secunderabad Railway Station in protest against the Central government’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme on Friday. Pic/ PTI

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A mob vandalises trains and railway properties at the Secunderabad Railway Station in protest against the Central government’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme on Friday. Pic/ PTI

Protesters shout slogans after setting a train on fire during a demonstration against the central government's new 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme for the army, navy, and air forces at a railway station in Secunderabad on June 17

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Protesters shout slogans after setting a train on fire during a demonstration against the central government's new 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme for the army, navy, and air forces at a railway station in Secunderabad on June 17

Police personnel inspect railway properties, that were allegedly vandalised and set on fire by miscreants during a protest against the 'Agnipath' scheme, at Birlanagar Junction railway station, in Gwalior on June 16. Pic/ PTI

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Police personnel inspect railway properties, that were allegedly vandalised and set on fire by miscreants during a protest against the 'Agnipath' scheme, at Birlanagar Junction railway station, in Gwalior on June 16. Pic/ PTI

Youngsters were chased away by police personnel during a protest , at Birlanagar Junction railway station, in Gwalior, against government's newly introduced 'Agnipath' scheme on June 16. Pic/ PTI

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Youngsters were chased away by police personnel during a protest , at Birlanagar Junction railway station, in Gwalior, against government's newly introduced 'Agnipath' scheme on June 16. Pic/ PTI

Protesters raise slogans during a protest against 'Agnipath' scheme in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on June 16, 2022. The scheme was announced on Tuesday to recruit jawans in the three armed forces for four years followed by compulsory retirement for most without gratuity and pension benefits. Pic/ PTI

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Protesters raise slogans during a protest against 'Agnipath' scheme in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on June 16, 2022. The scheme was announced on Tuesday to recruit jawans in the three armed forces for four years followed by compulsory retirement for most without gratuity and pension benefits. Pic/ PTI

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