Bihar MLA Arrested

In a significant development, the Patna police arrested CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Saurabh from his residence. The arrest was made in connection with the protest against the NEET paper leak that took place on July 22. The MLA was taken into custody based on an FIR registered in the matter. The arrest comes a day before the scheduled Bihar bandh, which is likely to affect normal life in the state. The police action is seen as a preventive measure to maintain law and order during the bandh. The CPI(ML) has been vocal against the paper leak and has been demanding action against those responsible.