Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Assam Withdraws Protest Cases Linked to Meghalaya University Chancellor
There were protests in Guwahati, Assam, about a leaked NEET exam paper.
The protests were organized by a student group called SFI.
The police filed a complaint saying the protests were organized by a university chancellor from Meghalaya.
Later, the Assam government decided to drop all cases against the protesters and release those who were arrested.
The protests were peaceful and happened at a designated protest site.
Protests in Guwahati against NEET question paper leak organized by SFI.
Assam Police FIR alleges involvement of Meghalaya university chancellor Mahbubul Hoque.
Assam government announces withdrawal of all protest-related cases.
Protesters demanded the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protest held at designated site in Chachal, Guwahati, largely without incident.
- Who
- Students’ Federation of India (SFI), Assam Police, Mahbubul Hoque
- What
- Withdrawal of protest cases linked to Meghalaya university chancellor
- When
- July 23 (protest), Monday (case withdrawal announcement)
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- Protests against NEET question paper leak and demand for resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protest Organizers
Assam Government
Role of Mahbubul Hoque
Protest Organizers
The protest organizers deny any direct involvement or facilitation by Mahbubul Hoque, the chancellor of Meghalaya’s University of Science & Technology.
Assam Government
The Assam Police FIR alleges that the protests were organized, financed, and facilitated under the directions of Mahbubul Hoque.
- Date of Protest
- July 23
- Protest Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Protest Organizers
- Students’ Federation of India (SFI)
- Complaint Filed By
- Sub-inspector
- Assam Government Action
- Withdrawal of protest cases and release of arrested individuals