A 55-year-old businessman from Rohini lost Rs 21 lakh after being duped by scammers promising an assured MBBS seat for his daughter, who was a NEET aspirant. He transferred the money but received no further communication. Police are investigating the case.

Several senior doctors, who have been at the protest site since Saturday night, are also planning to join their junior counterparts in the hunger strike.

Enthusiastic families gathered at Marina beach, many holding umbrellas to shield themselves from the blazing sun, ahead of 11 am when the air show commenced.