Bihar bandh violence: Siwan cop suspended for firing AK-47; 200 NEET protesters detained
Patna police have detained nearly 200 students following protests demanding the resignation of the Union education minister over NEET paper leak allegations. Advocates report that many detainees are minors and were held beyond the legal 24-hour limit without proper notification to their families.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing civil unrest regarding examination integrity and concerns over police conduct and the treatment of student protesters in India.
PATNA: Nearly 200 students allegedly detained after the July 22 and 25 protests, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak, remained in custody for over 24 hours across police stations in the city, advocates alleged. Meanwhile, a Siwan police personnel was suspended for firing AK-47 during the July 25 bandh violence.Advocate Akanksha Shahi, who is providing legal aid to several detainees, said 58 of them were sent to remand on July 25. Around 87 more are likely to be sent to judicial custody on Sunday, she said.
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