Women taking NEET exam in Kollam were reportedly asked to remove their bras (Representational)
Kollam, Kerala:
The Kerala Police today registered a case in connection with an alleged incident where young women and girls appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test or NEET exam in Kollam district, took off their bras to allow them to appear for the exam. Was said. ,
Police said a case has been registered under section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). [Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty] and 509 [Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman] Based on a complaint by a girl who allegedly faced a humiliating experience while appearing for the NEET exam held at a private educational institution at Ayur in Kollam district on Sunday.
The case was registered after a team of women officers recorded the statement of the girl, he said, adding that an investigation has been launched and the Friskers who were allegedly involved in the act would be arrested soon.
The matter came to light on Monday when the father of a 17-year-old girl told the media that her daughter, who appeared in her first NEET exam, is yet to come out of the traumatic experience she had to sit in. For exams longer than 3 hours without bra.
The father had told a TV channel that his daughter was dressed as per the dress code mentioned in the NEET bulletin, which did not say anything about undergarments.
Condemning the incident, various youth organizations staged protests demanding action against those involved.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has also ordered an inquiry into the incident. The commission has directed the Kollam rural superintendent of police to file the report within 15 days.
Clearing the NEET security check is a major challenge for thousands of medical aspirants. Candidates are asked not to carry stationery and follow a strict dress code, which prohibits purses, handbags, belts, caps, jewellery, shoes and high heels.