Archive · 29 Jul 2026
16 Released in NEET Protest Violence Case
Sixteen people, including fruit vendors, fish butchers, and political workers, were arrested after a protest in Kolkata turned violent.
The protest was about a leaked NEET exam paper.
The court initially kept them in custody for two days but later released them on bail.
The defense argued that there was no evidence linking them to the violence, while the police said some had past criminal records.
The court decided to release them because there was no proof of their involvement in the violence.
16 individuals, including fruit vendors and political workers, were arrested after a NEET protest turned violent.
The court initially remanded them to two days of judicial custody but later granted bail.
Defense lawyers argued that there was no evidence linking the accused to the violence.
Police alleged that two of the accused were trying to flee the state.
The court granted bail to all 16 individuals due to lack of evidence.
- Who
- 16 individuals including fruit vendors, fish butchers, unemployed graduates, and grassroots political workers
- What
- Arrested and later released in connection with violence during a NEET paper leak protest
- When
- Protest on July 24, arrests and release on July 26
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Alleged involvement in violence during a NEET paper leak protest
Defense Argument
Police Allegations
Presence at Protest
Defense Argument
Presence alone does not establish criminal intent or involvement in violence.
Police Allegations
Two accused were intercepted while allegedly trying to flee the state.
Evidence of Criminal Activity
Defense Argument
No video or forensic evidence links the accused to stone-pelting or vandalism.
Police Allegations
Five of the 16 arrested allegedly had past involvement in criminal incidents.
- Date of Protest
- July 24
- Number of Arrested
- 16
- Court Decision
- Bail granted to all 16 individuals
- Defense Argument
- No evidence of criminal intent or involvement in violence
- Police Allegations
- Two accused allegedly trying to flee the state