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Thirteen Arrested in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Investigation in India
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case in India: Two more arrested, total rises to 13
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more individuals in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, increasing the total arrests to 13. The investigation continues to uncover the conspiracy behind the leak, which led to the cancellation of the exam held on May 3, 2026.
- 01The latest arrests include Dr. Manoj Shirure, a doctor from Latur, and Tejas Harshadkumar Shah, a faculty member from Pune.
- 02The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled on May 12, 2026, due to allegations of a paper leak.
- 03The CBI has conducted searches at 49 locations and seized incriminating materials, including laptops and mobile phones.
- 04The investigation has revealed the source of leaked Chemistry, Biology, and Physics questions circulated before the exam.
- 05The re-examination is set for June 21, 2026, with enhanced security measures in place.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made two additional arrests in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 13. The newly apprehended individuals are Dr. Manoj Shirure, a doctor from Latur, and Tejas Harshadkumar Shah, a Physics faculty member at a Pune coaching institute. Dr. Shirure allegedly facilitated three students, including the son of a coaching centre owner, in accessing leaked Chemistry questions. The CBI's ongoing investigation has involved searches at 49 locations across India, resulting in the seizure of various incriminating documents, laptops, and mobile phones. The case was initiated on May 12, 2026, following a complaint from the Department of Higher Education, leading to the examination's cancellation after allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, under enhanced security measures mandated by the Union Education Ministry.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG exam due to the paper leak has disrupted the academic plans of over 22 lakh candidates.
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