Goa police grill organisers of student protests over funding, intent behind pro-Umar Khalid placards

Police in Goa questioned at least two activists who participated in a solidarity demonstration supporting the NEET paper leak protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, asking them to respond to an extensive questionnaire focused largely on jailed activist Umar Khalid. The development has triggered fresh debate over the scope of the police inquiry and the issues that surfaced during the protests.

The activists were summoned days after the July 24 demonstration in Mapusa, with the questioning following the detention of another protest participant over a placard demanding Khalid's release.

According to information accessed by The Indian Express, at least two protesters were called for questioning on separate days after the demonstration. One activist appeared before police on Sunday, while another was questioned on Monday. The inquiry stemmed from an application submitted by a local organisation, 'Citizens of Mapusa', following the protest. Police reportedly presented the activists with a questionnaire containing at least 240 questions.