Patna students resume protest demanding release of detained NEET demonstrators
Hundreds of students and youth marched in Patna, accusing the Bihar government of breaking its pledge to free those arrested during last month’s NEET paper-leak protests, and police responded with water-cannon fire.
In Patna, a large group of students and youth activists assembled at Gandhi Maidan on Tuesday, demanding that the Bihar government fulfill its assurance to free individuals detained during the NEET paper-leak protests last month. The marchers aimed to approach the home of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to press their case, but law-enforcement officers halted their progress with water-cannon blasts. Participants expressed anger that many of their friends remain behind bars despite the government's earlier commitment.
The demonstration is part of a broader backlash against the state's crackdown on the earlier NEET-related unrest, which saw numerous arrests. Police actions underscore the tension between authorities and the student movement. The incident highlights ongoing disputes over the handling of the exam-leak controversy in Bihar.
Why it matters
The protest reflects growing student unrest and challenges the Bihar government's credibility on promised releases.
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