On February 10, 2026, a massive protest took place in Patna regarding the suspicious death of a NEET student and rising crimes against women. Student organization AISA and women’s organization AIPWA organized a march to besiege the Bihar Assembly. The situation became tense when thousands of protesters broke the police barricades at JP Golambar. Heavy police force has been deployed to control the crowd.
What happened during the Assembly March?
The march began in the morning from Gandhi Maidan with thousands of activists participating. The police had set up heavy barricading near JP Golambar to stop the march from reaching the Assembly. However, the angry crowd broke the barriers and moved forward. The protesters reached Dakbangla Chauraha where a clash occurred between the police and the students.
The administration has deployed a large number of police personnel and riot control vehicles at the spot. Warnings were issued to use water cannons if the crowd did not disperse. Meanwhile, the budget session of the Bihar Assembly is ongoing, and Section 144 is in force in restricted areas.
Details of the NEET Student Case
The protest is demanding justice for an 18-year-old student from Jehanabad. She was staying at Shambhu Girls Hostel in Chitragupta Nagar to prepare for NEET. She was found unconscious in her room on January 6, 2026, and passed away during treatment on January 11.
- Initial Report: Police first termed it a suicide case.
- FSL Findings: Forensic reports later found semen traces on her clothes and injury marks on her body, indicating possible gang rape and murder.
- Action Taken: The Bihar government has recommended a CBI inquiry. Three police officers, including the station in-charge, have been suspended for negligence.
