Archive · 25 Jul 2026
NEET Protest: 3,000 Cops Deployed, 65 Students Injured
A big protest is happening in New Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
Students are upset about a leak in the NEET UG 2026 exam papers.
The police have sent about 3,000 officers to keep things under control.
Some students and police have been hurt.
The police are using special cameras to find people with criminal records.
A political party called the Cockroach Janata Party is talking to the government but wants the Education Minister to resign.
The Prime Minister has said he will set up special courts to deal with exam leaks.
The protest is very serious, and everyone is waiting to see what happens next.
Around 3,000 Delhi Police personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar to manage protests over NEET UG 2026 paper leak.
65 students and 130 police personnel injured during the protests.
15 FIRs registered, and over 2,000 people with criminal records identified at the protest site.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demands resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
- Who
- Students protesting NEET UG 2026 paper leak, Delhi Police, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Protest over alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, police deployment, injuries, and negotiations
- When
- Ongoing, with key events on July 24 and 25, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action over paper leak
Protesters
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police are using excessive force and intimidation tactics.
Delhi Police
Police assert they are maintaining law and order and protecting the public.
Resignation Demand
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Delhi Police
Government is negotiating but has not agreed to the resignation demand.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Number of Protesters
- Nearly 10,000
- Injured Students
- 65
- Injured Police Personnel
- 130
- FIRs Registered
- 15
- People with Criminal Records Identified
- Over 2,000
- CJP Talks with Centre
- Third round on July 25, 2026
- Fast-Track Courts
- Announced by PM Narendra Modi