Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Mumbai Police Detain 200 in NEET Protest
A big protest happened in Mumbai where students and activists gathered to demand fairness in a medical exam called NEET.
The police stopped them from gathering in one place and detained around 200 people.
The protesters were upset about some problems in the exam and wanted the education minister to resign.
They were supported by different student groups and even some parents and younger students joined in.
The police said they were just doing their job to keep order, but the protesters felt their rights were being ignored.
Hundreds of students and activists protested in Mumbai against alleged NEET irregularities.
Organisers claimed around 200 people were detained by the Mumbai Police.
The protest was organised by Mumbai Against Suppression of Students (MASS).
Protesters demanded accountability for NEET irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police blocked access to the protest site and detained protesters, who were taken to various police stations.
- Who
- Students, activists, and members of various student organisations
- What
- Protest against alleged NEET irregularities and detention of protesters by Mumbai Police
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chaityabhoomi, Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- To demand accountability for alleged NEET irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Mumbai Police
Protest Assembly
Protesters
Protesters believe in their right to assemble and demand accountability for alleged NEET irregularities.
Mumbai Police
Police aimed to maintain order and prevent large gatherings by detaining protesters.
- Location
- Chaityabhoomi, Dadar, Mumbai
- Organisers
- Mumbai Against Suppression of Students (MASS)
- Number of Protesters
- Around 500 (claimed by organisers)
- Number of Detainees
- Around 200 (claimed by organisers)
- Police Stations Involved
- Sion, Dadar, Mahim, Worli
- Key Demands
- Accountability for alleged NEET irregularities and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Participating Groups
- Students’ Federation of India (SFI), All India Students’ Federation (AISF), Aamchi Padhai Aamchi Ladai, and other youth groups