'Goons and their future generations will remember': Bengal invokes 'Goonda Act' over NEET protest violence in first use of law
West Bengal invoked the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Act, 2026 (Goonda Act) for the first time over violence during a NEET protest.
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned attacks on journalists and said action under the Goonda Act would be remembered by future generations.
Around 70 individuals identified from the rally were not students and had no connection to the NEET agitation.
Seven FIRs were registered — six at Hare Street police station and one at Entally police station — incorporating provisions of the Goonda Act.
Adhikari alleged the protest was organized by a self-proclaimed CJP member with participation from Left and ultra-Left student organizations including SFI, DSO, DYSA, and AISF.
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