The Economic Times

JJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav sent to 14-day judicial custody in Patna NEET protest case

Tej Pratap Yadav faces 14 days judicial custody for protesting the NEET-UG paper leak. His lawyer alleges procedural irregularities surrounding his arrest and detention. Protesters clashed with police during a statewide shutdown called over examination issues. Violence erupted, including stone pelting and the use of tear gas. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has since resigned from his position.