By Trend News Line 2024-06-24 07:24:32.
Investigation into NEET Exam Irregularities
In a recent development, the Union Health Ministry has handed over the investigation into alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET examination to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The officials of the Central agency have now arrived in Bihar’s Patna to take forward the probe.
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CBI Takes Over the Case
Following a complaint from the Union Health Ministry, the CBI filed an FIR on Sunday in connection with the NEET examination irregularities. The ministry mentioned that “certain isolated incidents” occurred in a few states during the conduct of the examination. The case was initially investigated by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, which led to the arrest of 18 individuals.
Collection of Evidence
The evidence gathered by the EOU includes burnt question papers recovered from a house in Patna, mobile phones of the arrested individuals, SIM cards, laptops, post-dated cheques, and reference question papers provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). All 18 accused will be taken to Delhi for detailed interrogation after obtaining transit remand from a Patna court.
Prime Suspect identified
Among those in custody, a junior engineer in Danapur Town Council named Sikander Prasad Yadvendu has been identified as the prime suspect in the case. Yadvendu, originally from Samastipur, may face additional charges of disproportionate assets (DA) due to the possession of assets disproportionate to his known source of income. The officer mentioned that Yadvendu has a history of involvement in criminal activities and was previously implicated in an LED scam.
NTA Debars Students
In a separate development, the NTA has debarred 110 students from Bihar after detecting “malpractices” during the NEET examination. Among the debarred students are candidates from Bihar, Gujarat’s Godhara, and other locations. The NTA has also provided the roll code of 15 aspirants to the CBI for further examination.
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Ongoing Investigation
Several persons linked to the custody chain of the question papers, including bank officials and employees of a courier company, are being questioned as part of the investigation. Officials suspect that Sanjeev Mukhiya’s gang may be behind the crime, and efforts are underway to apprehend him. The investigation is ongoing, with the CBI now taking over to delve deeper into the NEET examination irregularities..
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