Bihar bandh: Tej Pratap Yadav detained as NEET protests intensify

PATNA: A statewide Bihar bandh called over the alleged NEET paper leak turned violent on Saturday, with protesters clashing with police in Patna and vandalising police vehicles. Several people were reported injured as security forces moved in to disperse the crowd.The bandh was called to protest the alleged NEET paper leak and the recent police action against students during demonstrations in Bihar. Protesters are also demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav was among those detained during the protests. Authorities deployed heavy security across sensitive districts, with additional police personnel stationed at key locations, including Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Flag marches were also conducted in vulnerable areas as a precaution.Security was tightened in Patna, Siwan, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura and Rohtas, while private schools in Patna remained closed.