'No legal action, FIRs being withdrawn': Bihar govt gives assurance; big win for students, CJP
The Bihar government has announced the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters involved in recent violent demonstrations regarding the NEET (UG) paper leak issue. This decision follows widespread unrest that resulted in injuries to police and administrative officials.
Why it matters
The move reflects the political pressure surrounding student protests and the government's attempt to de-escalate tensions regarding educational reform and administrative accountability.
NEW DELHI: The Bihar government on Monday announced the withdrawal of FIRs against all protesters who were arrested for alleged involvement in last week's violent protests over the NEET (UG) issue in the state.According to the Bihar government's home department, the relief would apply to all cases registered up to 6 pm on July 26, a day after the demonstrations.The home department further stated that all those arrested within this period would be released and no further action would be taken against any of the accused.The announcement came hours after the Bihar Police, while detailing the violence during the demonstrations, stated that 694 people — nearly half of them minors — were detained for allegedly attempting to enforce a state-wide bandh last week over the NEET paper leak issue.According to the statement, violence during the July 25 bandh, called by Left-wing students' unions, left 91 personnel and officials, two administrative…
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