A controversy erupted at an Ahmedabad NEET UG re-exam centre after students were allegedly asked to remove religious threads and kanthi. The incident triggered protests by Hindu activists, with police detaining some protesters.

A controversy broke out outside an examination centre in Ahmedabad during the NEET UG re-examination on Sunday after several students were allegedly asked to remove religious threads and sacred necklaces (kanthi) before being allowed to enter the premises.

The incident took place at the R. J. Tibrewal examination centre, where candidates appeared for the nationwide medical entrance re-examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The issue triggered protests from parents and activists associated with Hindu organisations, prompting police intervention and heightened security around the centre.

Parents raise objections over security checks

According to parents present at the examination centre, some students were instructed to remove religious items such as sacred threads and kanthi worn around the neck as part of the security screening process.