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PUCL Demands Fast-Track Withdrawal Of FIRs Against NEET Protesters In Bihar

Patna: People`s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Bihar on Saturday demanded withdrawal of all FIRs registered against protesting NEET question paper leak in Bihar on July 22 and 25 through a fast-track process. Bihar Government Had Announced Withdrawal Of Criminal Cases Earlier Earlier, Bihar government officially announced a complete withdrawal of all criminal cases, FIRs, and show-cause notices…

PUCL Demands Fast-Track Withdrawal Of FIRs Against NEET Protesters In Bihar

The People`s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Bihar has demanded a fast-track withdrawal of all FIRs registered against protesters involved in the NEET question paper leak protests in Bihar on July 22 and 25. The organization made these demands after hearing testimonies from 19 students and young protesters, who alleged police brutality, including beatings, assault, firing, and psychological trauma during and after the demonstrations.

The panel of prominent lawyers, journalists, and social workers heard these testimonies and presented a list of demands to the PUCL national vice-president, Prof Pushpendra Kumar Singh. Among the demands, PUCL has called for an independent and impartial investigation into the alleged police actions, including the use of firearms and batons, illegal detention, torture in custody, violations of legal provisions, and harassment of activists.

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