By Trend News Line 2024-06-23 17:03:12.
In a startling turn of events, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has made significant progress in the investigation into the NEET “paper leak” by apprehending five additional suspects. This development comes on the heels of the CBI filing an FIR related to alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which took place on May 5 amidst widespread protests and legal action by students.
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**The Arrests**
The five individuals arrested have been identified as Baldev Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Panku Kumar, Rajeev Kumar, and Paramjeet Singh, all hailing from Nalanda. Baldev Kumar, associated with the notorious Sanjeev Kumar alias Lutan Mukhiya gang, allegedly received the solved answer sheet of the NEET-UG exam in PDF format on his mobile phone a day before the exam. The statement by the EOU implicated members of the Mukhiya gang as the source of the leaked answer sheet.
**The Investigation**
Further investigation revealed that Baldev and his associates printed and distributed the solved answer sheet to students gathered at a safe house in Patna for memorization. The leaked question paper was obtained from a private school in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, by the Mukhiya gang. Investigators confirmed the leak’s origin by matching a partially burnt question paper recovered from the safe house with the reference question paper provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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**Additional Arrests**
Rajeev Kumar, Panku Kumar, and Paramjeet Singh were arrested for providing duplicate mobile SIMs, phones, and accommodation to the main suspects. Mukesh Kumar, a taxi driver, was also apprehended for facilitating transport for the accused and aspirants within Patna. The EOU stated that 15 aspirants identified by the NTA were under scrutiny, with four already questioned.
**Transfer to CBI**
With the case now transferred to the CBI, further investigation into the NEET paper leak and associated irregularities is expected to unfold under the agency’s purview. Previously, the EOU had arrested 13 individuals linked to the case, following allegations from aspirants and their parents who admitted to using the leaked question paper to prepare for the exam.
**Background**
The NEET-UG exam, involving approximately 24 lakh candidates, was conducted by the NTA on May 5, with results announced on June 4. The exam is vital for admissions to medical and dental courses in government and private institutions across the country.
This latest development underscores the ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of the examination process and uphold the standards of fairness and transparency in educational assessments. The authorities remain committed to uncovering the truth and holding accountable those responsible for compromising the sanctity of the NEET-UG exam..
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