High-Level Meeting in Bihar to Address NEET Paper Leak Protests
In response to the NEET paper leak protests, Bihar's Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit led a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation across the state. Key police officials emphasized the importance of compassionate engagement with students and maintaining peace through dialogue. The meeting outlined strategies for monitoring sensitive areas and ensuring the safety of students while countering misinformation. With a focus on collaboration between civil administration and police, the state government aims to manage the situation effectively and prevent any escalation of unrest.
Jul 24, 2026, 19:05 IST
Bihar's Response to NEET Paper Leak Protests
A high-level meeting was convened today under the leadership of Bihar's Chief Secretary, Pratyay Amrit, to assess the ongoing protests and law and order situation across various districts, including Patna, related to the NEET paper leak issue. This significant meeting was conducted via video conferencing and included the state's Director General of Police (Operations), Kundan Krishnan, along with the Director General of Police, Vinay Kumar, and district magistrates, deputy inspectors general, and superintendents of police from all districts.
The primary aim of the meeting was to enhance the sensitivity of all administrative and police officials towards the current situation and to establish coordination for maintaining peace and order.
Main Directives and Officials' Statements:
1. Director General of Police (Operations) Kundan Krishnan emphasized the need for a compassionate approach towards students and managing the situation through dialogue. He provided the following directives:
* Compassionate Engagement: Officials were instructed to engage directly with students and their leaders, listening to their concerns empathetically rather than adopting a confrontational stance.
* Engagement with Ambedkar Hostels and Student Forums: Police officers should visit Ambedkar hostels and various student forums to communicate directly with students, addressing any discontent and confusion among them.
* Identifying Sensitive Areas: Sensitive locations for protests, particularly railway stations, bus stands, and areas with high foot traffic, should be identified for monitoring.
* Monitoring Troublemakers: Posters and images should be issued to identify unruly and violent elements. There should be strict surveillance of misleading and provocative content spread via social media.
* Utilizing Technology: Full use of CCTV, videographers, and all available technological resources should be employed for monitoring.
* Use of Force as a Last Resort: Force should only be considered as a last resort in any situation, with priority given to peaceful dialogue and control.
2. Director General of Police Vinay Kumar's Emphasis:
DGP Vinay Kumar stressed the importance of maintaining security arrangements and essential resources:
* Availability of Equipment: Ensure the deployment of riot control equipment and adequate police personnel across all districts.
* Monitoring Coaching Institutions: A written account of both online and offline attendance should be requested from coaching institutions to investigate their role.
* Social Media Identification: The police headquarters is closely monitoring 117 suspects identified on social media for disturbing public peace.
* CCTV and Video Coverage: Sufficient video cameras and CCTV coverage should be ensured at all sensitive locations to document any untoward incidents.
* Continuous Communication: Uninterrupted communication should be maintained between police forces deployed in the field and district headquarters.
3. Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit's Directives:
Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit instructed the district administration and police to work in unison:
* Strict Vigilance and Coordination: All District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police should remain vigilant in their respective districts and maintain continuous coordination between civil administration and police.
* Ensuring Students' Future: While maintaining law and order, care should be taken to ensure that innocent students do not face any difficulties, and the situation is handled maturely.
* Immediate Rebuttal of Rumors: Misinformation and rumors should be promptly countered with official communications.
* 24/7 Situation Monitoring: The Chief Secretary clarified that the state government is closely monitoring the entire situation and will not allow any antisocial elements to take the law into their own hands.