Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Student Protests Turn Violent in Bihar
Students in Bihar protested against the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks.
The protests turned violent in Darbhanga and Begusarai, with clashes between students and police.
Police used lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd after some protesters allegedly pelted stones.
Several police officers were injured, and more than half a dozen protesters were detained.
Authorities are examining footage to identify those involved in the violence.
Student protests in Bihar turned violent over NEET paper leaks and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Clashes occurred in Darbhanga and Begusarai, with police using lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse protesters.
Police alleged that protesters pelted stones, while protesters claimed excessive police action.
One SP and one Constable were injured in Darbhanga, and more than half a dozen protesters were detained in Begusarai.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage to identify those involved in the stone-pelting.
- Who
- Students and police authorities
- What
- Violent protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Darbhanga and Begusarai, Bihar
- Why
- Protests over NEET paper leaks and demands for the resignation of the Union Education Minister
Protesters
Police Authorities
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claimed excessive police action.
Police Authorities
Police alleged force was used only after the crowd turned aggressive.
Stone Pelting
Protesters
Protesters denied involvement in stone pelting.
Police Authorities
Police claimed protesters pelted stones at personnel.
- Location
- Darbhanga and Begusarai, Bihar
- Date
- Thursday
- Injured Police Officers
- 1 SP and 1 Constable
- Number of Protesters
- Nearly 2,000
- Tear Gas Shells Fired
- 7
- Detained Protesters
- More than half a dozen