Bihar Govt to Drop All NEET Protest Cases, Release Detainees

On Monday, the Bihar government declared its decision to drop all cases filed against students and activists who participated in protests following the alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam paper. The move also includes the release of detainees who had been held on charges ranging from unlawful assembly to possession of prohibited weapons, according to official statements. The decision comes amid growing public pressure and criticism over the handling of the protests, with opposition parties and civil society groups demanding a fair investigation into the leak. The government has stated that the withdrawal of cases will not affect ongoing investigations into the leak itself, and that a separate inquiry will continue to identify those responsible.