Assam government withdraws NEET-UG protest cases, releases 13 arrested protesters
On Monday, the Assam government announced it would withdraw cases and legal proceedings against protesters over NEET-UG examination irregularities. Five cases had led to 13 arrests; these will now be withdrawn, with arrested individuals released promptly. The government guarantees no further action against protesters, as per a press release by the Home and Political Department. Saurav Das, CJP chief spokesperson, shared this update on X.
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— Al Jazeera
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