Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:12pm on 04 May 2025,Sunday India
Tension erupted outside a NEET exam centre in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, as Brahmin community members protested the alleged removal of sacred threads (Janivara) from candidates. The protest was sparked after student Shripad Patil was reportedly made to remove his thread at St. Mary’s School before entering the exam hall. Videos showed demonstrators confronting officials, accusing them of disrespecting religious sentiments and violating government norms. This follows a similar incident during April’s CET exam. Despite prior instructions, fresh claims surfaced that several Brahmin students were again forced to remove or cut their threads, prompting widespread outrage and calls for accountability. (PC: ANI)
