Mumbai Police Issues 300 Notices via WhatsApp, Unusual Move in NEET Protests
After registering seven FIRs against protesters over alleged NEET irregularities on Monday, Mumbai Police began issuing notices to nearly 300 participants, mostly students, under Section 35(3) of the BNSS. The notices were sent via WhatsApp and require recipients to appear before investigating officers instead of being arrested. This brings the total number of FIRs in Mumbai to 12, with over 900 accused named. Lawyers assisting protesters say this is unusual compared to previous protests.
20 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Mumbai Police Detain Protesters Against NEET Irregularities
21 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
Mumbai Police issued over 300 WhatsApp notices to NEET protesters under Section 35(3) of the BNSS, requiring them to appear before investigators instead of arrest.
22 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Over 400 protesters were detained in Mumbai for their demonstrations against the alleged NEET paper leak.
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