Assam to withdraw cases against CJP protesters
The Assam government has decided to withdraw five cases against 13 individuals arrested during protests over the NEET examination paper leak. The state police confirmed that no further adverse action will be taken, effectively closing the matter for those detained.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of charges reflects a government response to public pressure regarding the handling of student-led protests and civil liberties.
The Assam government has decided to withdraw five cases leading to the arrest of 13 persons who participated in the protests against the NEET examination paper leak, announcing that the “matter shall be treated as closed”.
In an order issued late Monday night (July 27, 2026), the police said no adverse action would be taken against the protesters. They also said the process to review the arrest of the 13 persons picked up on July 23 and 24 was being expedited.
The government’s decision followed the release of more than 50 people detained on July 25 to prevent them from joining a protest called by the Students’ Federation of India.
Among those arrested was 23-year-old Mustahid Ahmed, who reportedly asked a policeman outside a protest venue why his name tag was missing from his uniform.
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