Tej Pratap Yadav, the leader of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal, is embroiled in significant legal issues following his involvement in violent events linked to the recent Bihar bandh. The demonstration was called in response to allegations of a leak in the NEET examination papers. Tej Pratap has been charged under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to the attempt to murder. If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

A court in Patna has placed Tej Pratap under 14 days of judicial custody, leading to his incarceration in Beur Central Jail. The charges against him extend beyond the serious allegations of attempted murder. He is also facing accusations of assaulting public servants, promoting enmity, conspiracy, unlawful assembly, rioting, and defying lawful orders.

The FIR encompasses a range of offences, including creating public disorder, causing injuries to public officials, acts deemed to offend religious sentiments, and damage to communal property. The severity of the situation highlights the unrest surrounding the protests and the subsequent crackdown by law enforcement.

Violence Erupts During Demonstrations

The unrest in Bihar originated from a call for a bandh concerning the NEET paper leak. Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in addition to accountability for police actions during the student protests. The demonstrations began near Gandhi Maidan in Patna but escalated to violence, with reports of clashes between police and protesters leading to significant injuries on both sides.

In the chaos, law enforcement detained numerous protesters and filed FIRs against hundreds of identified and unidentified individuals. The situation rapidly deteriorated, resulting in police injuries and considerable public disorder. The incidents underscored the growing tensions over the handling of the examination system and student grievances across the country.

Authorities reported that the protest escalated, involving stone-pelting and aggressive confrontations. Eyewitness accounts described a chaotic scene where the demonstration, which initially sought to address specific issues, evolved into widespread violence, culminating in the legal actions against Tej Pratap Yadav.

Police Action and Legal Proceedings

The police action took a significant turn when Tej Pratap was arrested on the evening of Saturday, July 25, 2026, from a shopping mall in Patna. This arrest followed a thorough review of CCTV footage from the protest area, purportedly revealing Tej Pratap inciting the crowd during the protests. This evidence has been pivotal in the legal proceedings initiated against him.

Tej Pratap’s legal representatives have raised questions regarding the police’s actions and the validity of the evidence presented. They have indicated intentions to file a bail application as the legal battle unfolds. The situation remains dynamic, with the potential for further developments as the court proceedings progress.

The larger context of these events is part of a nationwide agitation regarding the NEET-UG 2026 exam issues, which have drawn attention and protests in multiple states. The agitation had already led to significant political repercussions, including the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the outcry and public disturbance linked to the examination’s management.

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