Bihar Police Unveils NEET UG 2024 Question Paper Leak Scam:
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police found a big scam involving the leakage of NEET UG 2024 question papers. Brokers allegedly received large sums of cash from medical aspirants ranging from Rs 30 lakhs to Rs 50 lakhs in exchange for supplying them with question papers before the May 5th, 2024 exam.
The Investigation:
After seizing papers and evidence from the apartments of Nitish Kumar and Amit Anand, whom Patna Police took into custody, the EOU uncovered a huge network. An 8-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was put together to investigate the NEET UG paper leak.
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The Scam Exposed:
According to initial projections, about 20 candidates received the leaked question papers and answers one day before the exam. As a result, the number of candidates who had received the papers ahead of time increased to around 35. The accused operated by forming groups on messaging apps and approaching candidates and their parents. The method resembled a similar paper leak case involving the Bihar Public Service Commission.
One of the major suspects, Amit Anand, reportedly owns an education consulting organization that offers help with competitive exams. He worked with broker Sikander Yadavendu, who had been arrested before the exam. To avoid contact, the suspects destroyed the question papers in a rented flat and stole the candidates’ mobile phones.
Police Action and Further Investigations:
Authorities are conducting raids to apprehend the main culprit behind the scam. The police discovered burned question papers, admit cards, post-dated cheques, and educational diplomas from the arrested persons. All 13 arrested people have been put into judicial custody.
Conclusion:
The NEET 2024 paper leak scandal has raised serious concerns about the integrity of entrance examinations. It shows the importance of serious steps to prevent such situations in the future and provide a fair and transparent process for all candidates.
