A fresh controversy has erupted days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) suspended its nationwide protest over the alleged NEET paper leak. The CJP has alleged that students and protesters are still being detained in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar despite the Centre's assurance that no punitive action would be taken. The group has demanded the immediate release of those detained and the withdrawal of FIRs. Meanwhile, a video from Bihar's Siwan district has gone viral, allegedly showing a police constable using an AK-47 during the July 25 Bihar Bandh protests. Following the viral footage, Bihar Police suspended the constable pending investigation.

A devastating fire inside the ICU of a hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has claimed five lives and left several others injured, triggering a major emergency response and raising serious questions about hospital safety standards. The blaze reportedly broke out inside the ICU, where critically ill patients were undergoing treatment. As flames spread rapidly and thick smoke engulfed the area, hospital staff, emergency responders and relatives scrambled to evacuate patients from the affected wards. Authorities have confirmed five deaths in the tragedy, while several injured patients continue to receive treatment. Many critically ill patients were shifted to nearby hospitals and medical facilities as emergency teams worked to contain the fire and prevent further casualties. WATCH