CHENNAI, Nov. 2 -- The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order to drop 65 criminal cases registered against over 1,000 citizens who participated in protests seeking the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) soon after the ruling TVK assumed office on May 10 this year.
A total of 65 criminal cases were registered across police stations against 1,800 individuals who took part in the protests held between May 10 to July 31.
The government, as per instructions of CM, has issued an order immediately to take appropriate legal steps to withdraw 65 criminal cases against approximately over 1,800 who took part in anti-NEET protests, an October 31 statement said.
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