JJD Chief Tej Pratap Yadav Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Patna NEET Protest Case
Police allege Tej Pratap Yadav instigated students and vandalism during the protest, and a court ordered him sent to jail.
- On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Janshakti Janata Dal national president Tej Pratap Yadav was remanded to 14 days' judicial custody following his Saturday arrest during student protests in Patna over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
- Bihar Police arrested Yadav, alleging he instigated students to protest and vandalize property on Exhibition Road during the statewide Bihar Bandh, resulting in damage to a traffic police booth.
- While detained, Yadav told reporters, "I am ready to lay down my life for the students and youth," while counsel Jagannath Singh alleged procedural irregularities and noted the defense lacks a copy of the FIR.
- JJD candidate Veena Manvi questioned the arrest motives, alleging party leaders face persistent "torture" since the campaign began amid heightened political activity preceding the Bankipur Assembly by-election.
- Counsel Singh announced a bail application will be filed on Monday seeking Yadav's release, as the case remains under investigation with further legal proceedings expected per court directions.
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Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, was arrested in Patna and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody over his alleged role in escalating NEET paper leak protests. Police claimed his presence contributed to unrest and property damage during demonstrations. He was produced before a judicial magistrate before being sent to Beur Central Jail. Earlier, Tej Pratap was detained while participating in protests called by AISA and other…
Arrested over Patna NEET protest, Tej Pratap sent to 14-day judicial custody
FIR accuses Yadav of offences including rioting, attacking police personnel, damaging a police vehicle, obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties and causing injuries to the station house officer.
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.
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