Patna, July 25 -- Violence broke out between law enforcement personnel and protestors in Patna on Saturday during a statewide shutdown in Bihar called by several opposition parties and social organisations over the NEET paper leak controversy and recent police actions against student agitators.

Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, vandalised and toppled police vehicles during the protest in Patna., prompting police mobilisation across the affected areas.

Student protests in Siwan also turned violent as protesters clashed with police. Stone pelting were reported with police using tear gas shells and resorting to lathicharge to disperse protestors.

Tension also prevailed in Chapra district t...