2 months ago
Bihar families await protestors' release after case withdrawal promise
Students in Bihar protested against the Union Education Minister for not stopping exam paper leaks.
The government promised to withdraw cases against them, but families are still waiting for their relatives to be released from jail.
Many families say the police used too much force and didn't follow the rules.
Some protestors were even charged with serious crimes like trying to murder police officers.
The families are upset because their loved ones are being treated like criminals even though they were just protesting.
Bihar government promised to withdraw cases against student protestors on July 27.
Hundreds of families are still waiting for the release of their relatives from Beur Central Jail in Patna.
Close to 700 students were arrested, including over 300 underage protestors.
Families claim police used excessive force and did not inform them about the arrests.
Protestors were charged with serious crimes like rioting and attempt to murder.
- Who
- Students and families protesting against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Protests demanding resignation and withdrawal of cases against protestors
- Where
- Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and Bihar’s Gandhi Maidan
- When
- Protests lasted a month, with arrests on July 25 and announcement on July 27
- Why
- Protestors demanded Pradhan's resignation over question paper leaks in medical entrance tests
Protestors and Families
Bihar Police and Government
Police Action
Protestors and Families
Protestors and families claim excessive force and illegal detentions by police.
Bihar Police and Government
Police assert they followed protocol and that judicial custody is now the court's responsibility.
Protest Legitimacy
Protestors and Families
Protestors argue they were exercising their right to protest peacefully.
Bihar Police and Government
Government and police view some actions as rioting and attempt to murder.
Key facts
- Date of Announcement
- July 27
- Protest Duration
- Month-long
- Number of Arrested
- Close to 700
- Underage Protestors
- Over 300
- Protest Location
- Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and Bihar’s Gandhi Maidan
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action Criticism
- Excessive and sweeping
Quotes
Mukesh Kumar
Brother of arrested student Jairam
“Is this how you treat an innocent 18‑year‑old?”
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Sofia
Class 12 student arrested during protests
“Our Constitution gives us the right to raise our voices and protest. But I am not sure whether I can protest anymore. They made me sign a bond and the police warned me that bad things will happen to me if I attend a protest.”
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