Bihar Police Probe Indicates NEET UG Paper Leak, NTA Under Investigation

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The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) in Bihar is investigating allegations of a paper leak in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) held on May 5. According to the EOU, the investigation strongly suggests a paper leak.

Investigation Details

Additional Director General of Police, EOU, N H Khan, told The Indian Express, “We questioned the National Testing Agency, which organizes NEET. We received some answers and may have follow-up questions. Our investigation suggests a paper leak.”

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Government Response

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed reporters on Friday, stating that NEET was conducted satisfactorily across most centers, except for issues in six out of roughly 4,500 centers. He denied the paper leak allegations but assured that, if proven true, strict action would be taken. "Every aspect is being examined. Accountability will be fixed, and action will be taken if lapses are found. The government is committed to protecting NEET examinees' interests, ensuring fairness and equity," Pradhan said.

Special Investigation Team (SIT) Findings

The Bihar EOU's Special Investigation Team (SIT), which took over the probe from Patna police, has made significant progress. The SIT seized admit cards, post-dated cheques, and certificates from members of an “organized inter-state gang.” They are working to establish corroborative evidence on how the question and answer sheets reached the examination centers.

The eight-member SIT is led by Superintendent of Police (Administration), EOU, Bihar, Madan Kumar Anand. The team has seized post-dated cheques suggesting payments from candidates to the gang. They also found evidence of burnt question papers at a center, but this alone is insufficient to confirm a paper leak.

Arrests and Seizures

So far, 13 people have been arrested, including four NEET candidates, their parents, and gang members. The gang allegedly gathered 35 candidates before the exam at a school under Ramakrishna Nagar police station and conducted a mock exam, providing them with the NEET question paper and answers. Remains of burnt question papers were seized from the school.

One of the accused, Nitish Kumar of Gaya, was previously arrested for an alleged paper leak in the Bihar Teacher’s Recruitment Exam on March 15.

Initial Case Filing

Patna police received information about alleged rigging in NEET at various centers, leading to a case being filed at Shastri Nagar police station on May 5.

For more details on the ongoing investigation, visit the official sources and follow updates on reliable news platforms.

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