Disputed Identity: Bihar Resident Claims Russian Residence Amid NEET Protest Charges
Questions Emerge Over Police Naming
Indiadailyupdate.com – Authorities in Bihar have identified an individual as a participant in recent demonstrations concerning the NEET examination paper leak, prompting public curiosity. Mohammad Sadaqat, a resident of the state, appeared in a video recording that he asserts was captured in Russia. According to his statements, he has been residing in that country for approximately four months, yet law enforcement officials in Kishanganj district included him among the demonstrators.
“On July 24, there was a protest against the NEET leak, at LRP Chowk, and the Bahadurganj administration have named me in that. I have been in Russia for the past four months,” he stated in the widely circulated footage.
The background of the recording shows what appears to be a Russian flag mounted on a pole near a structure. Sadaqat used the opportunity to appeal for his name’s removal from official records.
“Since I am in Russia, I request the administration to remove my name from there. I will remain indebted to the administration for this,” he added.
Verification Challenges and Official Response
Media organizations including THE WEEK and PTI were unable to independently confirm whether the video is genuine. When questioned directly about Sadaqat’s claims, Kishanganj Superintendent of Police Hari Mohan Shukla declined to either validate or contradict the assertions.
“All those who have any grievances related to the protests could approach the police for redressal,” Shukla informed PTI reporters regarding the situation.
Wider Context of Arrests and Government Action
The controversy unfolds against a backdrop of substantial law enforcement activity. Nearly 700 individuals, with almost half being minors, faced detention by Bihar Police during last week’s demonstrations. These actions were connected to solidarity rallies supporting the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) campaign in Delhi over the NEET examination irregularities.
Protesters in Bihar attempted to implement a statewide shutdown that escalated into violent confrontations. The wave of arrests extended beyond Bihar, encompassing participants in Delhi and West Bengal following the satirical organization’s conclusion of its Jantar Mantar demonstrations.
In response to the CJP’s warning about resuming their campaign according to established agreements, the Bihar government made concessions on Monday evening. Officials committed to withdrawing “all FIRs, complaints and show-cause notices issued in connection with incidents that took place before 6 AM on July 26.”
