NEET-UG is Paper Leak: In the case of the paper leak, the CBI has opened a separate investigation. The suits from Gujarat and Bihar are still pending. At their level, the police of these two states are still conducting investigations and making arrests. On May 5, the first case was announced. Following that, there have been numerous arrests made thus far, and students have demonstrated in numerous cities across the nation.
The CBI was given a thorough probe into purported anomalies in the NEET-UG 2024 test by the Ministry of Education, and the agency has now begun its activity. The Union Education Ministry’s complaint was filed with the CBI on Sunday, and a FIR was opened. A case has been filed by the CBI under many IPC sections in response to the Ministry of Education’s complaint.
To investigate the matter, the CBI has assembled special teams. Local police in Patna and Godhra have reported instances, thus special CBI teams are being dispatched there. The National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General, Subodh Singh, was fired by the national government on Saturday. The NTA chief was fired by the government. A commission was also constituted to examine the agency’s operations in addition.
This is the fourth time that NEET-UG's sanctity has been affected.
CBI has registered 3 cases prior to 2024 for Paper leak and Cheating by Impersonation by 2018,2021 and 2022.
Union BJP government is showing off that the malpractice in NEET exam has been happened for the… pic.twitter.com/WjO8jVac56
— Vignesh Anand (@VigneshAnand_Vm) June 23, 2024The CBI has registered a separate case in the paper leak case. The Bihar and Gujarat suits have not been taken over. The police of these two states are still investigating and making arrests at their level. The first case was reported on May 5. After which many arrests have been made so far and students protested in many cities of the country.
10 big things in NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case:-
The NEET-UG 2024 exam in Patna has been embroiled in a controversy stemming from alleged malpractices. The issue first came to light on May 5, when authorities arrested nine individuals across different areas of Patna. Those arrested included members of the paper leak mafia, personnel from exam centers, several students, and their parents. These arrests were a result of suspicions surrounding the leaking of exam papers.
Initially, the case was under the jurisdiction of Shastri Nagar Police in Patna. However, on May 10, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police took over the investigation, indicating the severity and complexity of the allegations. By May 19, all 13 arrested suspects were remanded to further the investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak case.
As the investigation progressed, the EOU sought crucial information from the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET exams. On May 21, the EOU formally requested details regarding 11 candidates and the original copies of their question paper-answer books. This step was crucial in piecing together evidence and understanding the extent of the alleged malpractice.
Despite expectations that the NEET results would be released around June 14, they were unexpectedly announced on June 4, coinciding with the Lok Sabha election results. This early release raised eyebrows and fueled speculation among stakeholders and the public.
On June 12, after a delay of 22 days, the NTA finally provided the EOU with the details of the 11 candidates under scrutiny. This delayed response added to the frustration and impatience surrounding the investigation.
Tensions escalated further on June 16 when students across different cities protested against the alleged paper leak. During this period, statements emerged from the EOU’s interrogation sessions with the accused, revealing admissions related to the paper leak. These confessions underscored the gravity of the situation and the depth of the alleged malpractice.
A significant breakthrough occurred on June 18 when the EOU officially linked the NEET paper leak to the Sanjeev Mukhia gang. Sanjeev Mukhia’s son, Dr. Shiv Kumar, who was already in custody in connection with another paper leak case involving the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), was among the 10 individuals remanded by the EOU. This connection added a layer of organized crime to the already intricate investigation.
Further developments on June 19 included the suspension of Sikander Yadavendu, a junior engineer in the Bihar government and believed to be the mastermind behind the paper leak. Additionally, two candidates implicated in the case voluntarily presented themselves for questioning at the EOU office.
The investigation took a significant turn on June 20 when the EOU team traveled to Delhi at the request of the Union Education Ministry. Assistant Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan led the team, bringing along substantial evidence related to the paper leak. The ministry sought a detailed report from the EOU, highlighting the national significance and political sensitivity of the issue.
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