NEET 2024 Paper Leak Row: CBI Arrests One Person in Latur in Connection with NEET Malpractice
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a key accused in Maharashtra’s Latur district in connection with the NEET 2024 paper leak row on Monday. Identified as Nanjunethappa G, he was alleged to have taken money from the candidates in lieu of increasing their marks in the exam.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a key accused in Maharashtra’s Latur district in connection with the NEET 2024 paper leak row on Monday. Identified as Nanjunethappa G, he was alleged to have taken money from the candidates in lieu of increasing their marks in the exam conducted on May 5, 2024.
This marks the ninth arrest by CBI in the NEET 2024 paper leak and other malpractice cases. According to an Indian Express report, it is alleged that two government school teachers in Latur had demanded over INR 5 lakh from NEET 2024 aspirants with an assurance of increasing their marks.
Earlier, CBI arrested eight people across Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. The CBI has registered six FIRs in the case. The FIR from Bihar pertains to leakage of paper while the remaining from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra pertain to impersonation of candidates and cheating.
Following the various controversies on NEET 2024, such as paper leak allegations, ambiguous marking scheme and an inflated number of toppers, the Centre assigned the responsibility to probe into NEET 2024 irregularities.
Sanctity of NEET 2024 Jeopardised: SC
On the Supreme Court hearing dated July 8, 2024, the SC Bench, led by Chief Justice Chandrachud, acknowledged the severity of the issue, noting that the sanctity of the exam had been compromised due to admitted paper leaks.
The Chief Justice emphasised the need to scrutinise whether the breach was systemic, its impact on the integrity of the exam process, and the feasibility of segregating beneficiaries of fraud from untainted students.
The apex court directed NTA and CBI to clarify on the various aspects of the NEET 2024 question paper leak. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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