Surat police have booked seven people after effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan were burned during a protest in the city. The demonstration was reportedly held in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and also raised objections over the NEET leak issue.
The case brings together two politically sensitive matters: public backing for Wangchuk and anger over alleged irregularities linked to the NEET examination. During the protest, participants allegedly burned the effigies of the prime minister and the minister, prompting police action.
Authorities have registered a case against the seven individuals in connection with the incident. Based on the available details, the police response focused on the act carried out during the demonstration rather than the broader protest demands.
The development adds to the wider political and public debate around the NEET leak controversy, while also reflecting how support campaigns tied to Sonam Wangchuk are drawing attention in different parts of the country. Further details on the case and any next legal steps were not immediately clear.
