NEET row: Student asked to remove sacred thread, Assam orders probe against two cops
Assam Police have launched an inquiry after a student was forced to remove his sacred thread during a NEET examination security check. Local officials confirmed no such instruction was issued and the personnel involved have faced disciplinary action.
Why it matters
The incident highlights tensions regarding religious expression and administrative overreach in high-stakes national examinations.
Probe against 2 cops over NEET frisking row | Guwahati News - The Times of India
The report covers the incident and the subsequent administrative response neutrally, citing official statements.
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