Bihar Govt To Withdraw Cases Against NEET Protesters, Release Detainees

Assam and Bihar have decided to withdraw cases registered against protesters during demonstrations over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, following a warning from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that it would resume its agitation if legal action against students and demonstrators continued.

The Assam government on Monday announced that all five cases registered in the state in connection with the NEET protests would be withdrawn. At least 13 people had been arrested in these cases as of 6 pm on July 26.

The state Home Department said no adverse legal action would be taken against people involved in the protests. It added that the process of withdrawing the cases would be initiated in accordance with the law, while the arrests would be reviewed and those detained released after the necessary procedures.