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2 clusters · 47 sources · 1 days · First seen 1 day ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: POLITICS

Bihar NEET protest fallout, FIR withdrawal

Entities: Bihar Police Headquarters · Chief Justice Surya Kant · Abhishek Patel · Bihar Government · Kshatraniil Singh

Overview

The July 25 leak of the NEET‑UG exam paper triggered a statewide bandh in Bihar, during which constable Abhishek Patel opened fire on student demonstrators in Siwan, injuring three protestors and prompting the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The incident led to more than 21 FIRs, over 450 arrests, 91 injured police personnel, 13 civilian injuries and damage to 14 government vehicles.

Following public outcry, the Bihar police suspended Patel immediately and launched a departmental inquiry. Authorities confirmed that the AK‑47 used had been issued to him as part of an intelligence unit handling high‑risk cases, and that its deployment was unjustified. Opposition figures, including Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, called for accountability of senior officials.

On July 27, the Bihar Home Department, acting on a directive from the Chief Minister, withdrew all FIRs, criminal complaints and show‑cause notices filed before 6 p.m. on 26 July and ordered the release of every detainee. Of the 694 people detained during the bandh, 339 minors have already been freed and the remaining 355 adults will be released pending court hearings. The action followed a meeting between student leader Neha Bora and DGP Vinay Kumar, and was authorized by Special Secretary Kshatraniil Singh.

The Supreme Court also issued interim orders directing all states to release detained protesters under 18 with no criminal record, to preserve CCTV, drone and body‑camera footage, and to refrain from coercive actions while an independent probe into alleged police excesses continues.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 13 SOURCES] Police constable fired an AK‑47 at student protesters in Siwan on July 25, 2026. (new)
[● 13 SOURCES] No punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against any individual who participated in the protests before the cutoff time. (multiple articles)
[● 13 SOURCES] Approximately 355 people were jailed and 694 were in custody due to the protests. (NEET‑UG protests)
[● 13 SOURCES] 91 police personnel were injured during the clashes. (belongs)
[● 12 SOURCES] All detained students will be released immediately. (belongs)
[● 11 SOURCES] AISA All India President Neha Bora met Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar to request case withdrawal. (multiple articles)
[● 11 SOURCES] Bihar will withdraw all FIRs, criminal complaints and show‑cause notices filed before 6 p.m. on 26 July 2026 related to the NEET‑UG protests.
[● 11 SOURCES] All persons arrested or detained in connection with those cases will be released immediately.
[● 10 SOURCES] No further legal or punitive action will be taken against those students. (belongs)
[● 10 SOURCES] Approximately 694 people were detained during the protests, including 339 minors released and 355 remaining in custody. (belongs)
[● 9 SOURCES] The Bihar government ordered withdrawal of all FIRs, complaints and notices filed before 26 July 2026, 6 p.m. related to the student protests. (NEET‑UG protests)
[● 9 SOURCES] Special Secretary Kshatraniil Singh, IPS, issued the notification. (NEET‑UG protests)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Bihar Withdraws FIRs and Releases NEET Protesters
Bihar will withdraw all FIRs and criminal cases linked to NEET‑UG protests, release the 694 detained protesters (including 339 minors), and ensure no future punitive action; the Supreme Court ordered release of
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 35 sources
Bihar Police Constable Suspended After AK‑47 Firing at Student Protest
A Bihar police constable was suspended after firing an AK‑47 at student protesters during the July 25 NEET‑paper‑leak bandh, injuring three and prompting a departmental inquiry, ministerial resignation, and 450

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