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- The Assam government has decided to withdraw five cases against 13 people arrested during protests over the NEET exam paper leak, saying the matter will be treated as closed and no adverse action will be taken against the protesters.
- An order issued late Monday night said the review of the arrests, made on July 23 and 24, was being expedited.
- Those arrested included students, an advocate, a Congress leader and food delivery agents, most booked under charges including criminal conspiracy and unlawful assembly.
- The decision came after criticism from lawyers' groups and after more than 50 people were released who had been detained to stop them from joining a Students' Federation of India protest.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the expedited review of the 13 arrests
- Any further legal action or protests linked to the NEET paper leak case
- Whether charges against individuals such as advocate Ariful Islam are formally dropped
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