# Ranchi cyber police seek X account details of JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch

2026-08-23T10:05:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ranchi cyber police have issued a notice to X Corporation seeking details of the person managing the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch social media account, as part of an investigation into a clash between students and JMM workers on August 21. The clash included the burning of effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and LoP Rahul Gandhi. The notice, issued under Section 94 of the BNSS Act, alleges the account shared posts, videos and images containing false or misleading content about Jharkhand government actions. Police have sought registrant details, account activity logs, and device information for the period covering August 10, 2026 and preceding days. Three separate FIRs have been registered against the protesting students in connection with the clash. The students have alleged the government misled them into ending an earlier protest by promising to address their demands.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The use of Section 94 BNSS to compel a social media platform to reveal user details mirrors a growing trend in Indian policing of protests. The JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch represents aspirants of Jharkhand's civil services exams, who have been demanding changes in recruitment rules. The state government has faced repeated protests over exam delays and alleged irregularities. The key number to watch is whether X complies with the notice or challenges it in court, which could set a precedent for digital dissent in the state.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/23/ranchi-cyber-police-seek-x-account-details-of-jpsc-jssc-reform-manch>
  Reports facts from both police notice and student allegations without slant

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Tags: Hemant Soren, Jharkhand, JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, Rahul Gandhi, Ranchi cyber police, X Corporation
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