Pankaj Kumar, the alleged key accomplice in the NEET-UG paper-leak case, has been placed in CBI custody for 14 days by a Patna court. He is accused of stealing the exam paper from the NTA trunk in Jharkhand. The CBI will interrogate him about his involvement and connections in the theft. Several others have also been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed multiple irregularities in the 2024 NEET-UG, including impersonation and cheating.
Today, On 3rd July, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made multiple arrests related to the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, including the main conspirator from Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The suspects are accused of tampering with the exam process to guarantee improved scores for candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is under scrutiny, with nationwide protests calling for its disbandment.
