CBI Makes First Arrests in NEET-UG Paper Leak Scandal

The CBI has arrested two individuals in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar allegedly provided premises for aspirants to access leaked papers. Six FIRs have been registered, and the investigation follows demands from students for a thorough probe into the irregularities.

In a significant development in the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made its first arrests, detaining two individuals from Patna, officials announced on Thursday.

Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar are accused of providing secure locations for exam aspirants to access leaked papers and answer keys, according to CBI officials.

As the case unfolds, the CBI has registered six FIRs following a demand by protesting students for an exhaustive investigation into the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).