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NEET-UG re-test: Brief tension outside Ahmedabad centre over hijab, sacred thread

A brief commotion erupted outside an Ahmedabad NEET-UG re-test centre Sunday as parents protested the removal of Hindu sacred threads during frisking, citing perceived disparity with students wearing hijabs being allowed entry. Police intervened, explaining National Testing Agency dress code rules, and two individuals from a Hindu organisation who caused a disturbance were taken to a station and released after clarification. The situation normalized after police explained the guidelines.

21 Jun 2026 5:44 pm