Evidence ledger
What is confirmed
- Police conducted a lathi charge at the Banswara Collectorate.[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
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At the Banswara Collectorate in Rajasthan, police conducted a lathi charge when students attempting to enter the building to protest a suspected leak of the 2026 NEET examination paper were met with batons.[1]
Students had assembled outside the collectorate demanding a transparent investigation into the alleged breach of the NEET exam paper.[1]
The protest forms part of a nationwide wave of dissent triggered by claims that the NEET paper was intercepted before the September 2026 exam.[4]
Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt, Soni Nigam and others have publicly expressed support for the students, describing the police response as harsh and urging restraint.[3][6][7]
Future Protests Planned
Politician Raj Uddhav Thackeray announced a protest march in Mumbai on 26 July to challenge the handling of the NEET paper leak, with the march slated for Jantar Mantar in Delhi.[4]
Headquarters have urged students to exercise caution during demonstrations, stressing the importance of maintaining public order while authorities investigate the alleged leak.[1]
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