NEET leak protest: Vandalism and arson reported in Bihar; Tejashwi alleges police fired AK-47s at students

4 min readPatnaJul 25, 2026 07:18 PM IST The agitation, demanding accountability in the alleged examination scandal and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saw clashes between protesters and police in Patna, Siwan, Chhapra and other districts. (Photo: CPIML) Bihar erupted in protests for the third consecutive day Saturday over the alleged NEET paper leak and recent police action against student demonstrators, as a statewide bandh called by student organisations and Left parties turned violent across several districts, leaving police personnel injured, public property damaged and dozens detained. The agitation, demanding accountability in the alleged examination scandal and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saw clashes between protes