CBI Arrests Two in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case in Bihar

Recently CBI has arrested two individuals from Patna in the NEET paper leak case. The suspects Manish Kumar and Ashutosh were detained following an investigation into the alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) question paper. Manish Kumar and Asutosh are believed to have played a key role.

According to CBI sources Manish transported students in his car and provided access to an empty school where at least two dozen students were given the leaked paper to memorize. Ashutosh is accused of offering lodging to the students at his residence.

The arrests were made after the CBI summoned both men for questioning on Thursday.

The CBI has registered 6 FIRs related to the NEET paper leak. The first FIR was filed on Sunday just a day after the Ministry of Education handed over the case to the central agency.

Before the CBI’s involvement local police had already detained several individuals in Bihar, Maharashtra, and Delhi, among those detained was a NEET aspirant who admitted to receiving a copy of the question paper a day before the exam.

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The NEET-UG 2024 exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 5. Over 24 lakh students participated in the exam and the results were announced on June 4. After this, the allegations of question paper leaks and grace marks were reported by over 1,500 students.

These allegations have sparked widespread protests and legal actions as a case filed in the Supreme Court too, which has criticized the NTA for its handling of the situation.

The controversy also created a political issue. During a joint session of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the matter and stated that the government is committed to a fair investigation and assured that those responsible would face strict punishment.

“The recent irregularities and paper leaks are being dealt with strongly, and the government’s focus is on improving the exam process,” the President of India said.

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After this, the INDIA bloc with the Congress youth wing organized a protest at Jantar Mantar. The issue of fraud is a concerning topic in India now.

As the investigation continues the focus remains on ensuring accountability and integrity in the examination process with the CBI working diligently to uncover the full extent of the NEET-UG paper leak scandal.