Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Bihar Withdraws 64 FIRs Against NEET Protesters
The Bihar government has decided to withdraw 64 FIRs filed against students who were protesting over allegations of a NEET paper leak and police action.
The protests happened on July 25, 2026, and led to the arrest of 694 people.
Out of these, 339 minors and students were released, while 355 people remain in custody for their alleged involvement in violence.
The government's decision to withdraw some cases but not all has been met with mixed reactions from protesters and authorities.
Bihar government withdraws 64 FIRs against NEET-UG protesters.
Protests occurred on July 25, 2026, over alleged NEET paper leak and police action.
694 people were arrested, with 339 minors and students released.
355 people remain in custody for alleged involvement in violence.
Cases against 21 protesters in Siwan remain.
- Who
- NEET-UG protesters and the Bihar government
- What
- Withdrawal of FIRs against protesters
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To address allegations of a NEET paper leak and police action against protesting students
Protesters
Government
Action Against Protesters
Protesters
Protesters demand justice and withdrawal of all cases against them.
Government
Government withdraws some cases but retains others for alleged violence.
- Date of Protests
- July 25, 2026
- Total FIRs Withdrawn
- 64
- Total Arrests
- 694
- Minors and Students Released
- 339
- People in Custody
- 355