Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Await Centre's Directive on NEET Protest FIRs
The Delhi Police are waiting for official instructions from the central government to withdraw the FIRs filed against protesters who were involved in the NEET paper leak protests.
The government has promised to withdraw these cases and provide a written assurance by Tuesday.
However, the police will continue their investigation into the larger conspiracy behind the violence that occurred on July 20.
During the clashes, over 200 police personnel and 70 protesters were injured, and several government vehicles and public property were damaged.
The police have identified over 2,500 individuals with criminal backgrounds using facial recognition technology.
Delhi Police await official communication from the Centre to withdraw FIRs against NEET protesters.
15 FIRs have been registered in connection with the July 20 violence and ongoing protests.
The government has agreed to withdraw FIRs and provide a written assurance by Tuesday.
Police will continue investigating the alleged conspiracy behind the clashes.
Over 2,500 individuals with criminal backgrounds have been identified using facial recognition technology.
- Who
- Delhi Police, NEET protesters, Union minister JP Nadda
- What
- Withdrawal of FIRs against NEET protesters
- When
- After receiving official communication from the Centre
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To address protesters' demands and maintain law and order
Protesters
Government
Withdrawal of FIRs
Protesters
Protesters demand the withdrawal of all FIRs registered against them.
Government
The government has agreed to withdraw FIRs but awaits official communication.
- Number of FIRs
- 15
- Date of Violence
- July 20
- Injured Police Personnel
- 200
- Injured Protesters
- 70
- Identified Criminals
- 2,500
