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Goa Police Grill Organisers of Student Protests over Funding, Intent Behind Pro-Umar Khalid Placards
Police questioned at least two protesters and used a 240-question form about slogans, social media posts and prior demonstrations, officials said.
- On Sunday and Monday, Goa police questioned at least two protesters who participated in a July 24 solidarity demonstration for NEET-UG paper leak protests, following a complaint from Citizens of Mapusa.
- Authorities presented the individuals with a questionnaire containing at least 240 questions, including inquiries about travel, organizational affiliations, and whether they displayed placards demanding "Free Umar Khalid."
- North Goa Superintendent of Police Harishchandra Madkaikar stated the inquiry was complaint-based, with many questions focused on Khalid, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University student facing criminal conspiracy charges under the Unlawful Activities Act.
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday criticized participants, claiming students "stooped too low" by bringing placards seeking Khalid's release to the NEET protests and vowing action against those disturbing communal harmony.
- The inquiry follows the July 25 detention of a man for allegedly carrying a "Free Umar Khalid" placard at Azad Maidan in Panaji, highlighting ongoing police scrutiny of these slogans.
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Cop's 250 question sheet for NEET protest organisers over Free Umar Khalid banner
Goa Police are questioning protesters and organisers after a Free Umar Khalid banner surfaced at a NEET protest. The episode led to a preventive detention, counter-protests and a wider inquiry into the demonstrations.
·Noida, India
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Goa police grill organisers over funding, intent behind pro-Umar Khalid placards during student protest: Report
The Goa police last week detained two youths for allegedly expressing support for jailed student activist Umar Khalid during celebrations over former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
·New Delhi, India
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NEET Protesters in Goa Summoned, Asked Questions on Umar Khalid in 240-Point Questionnaire: Report
The questionnaire included questions such as: “What is your understanding of the words ‘Free Umar Khalid‘…?”; “Did you criticise any government authority during your address?”; and “Who financed the protest?”.
·New Delhi, India
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