A teacher reported alleged NEET (UG) 2026 irregularities to the Udyog Nagar police on May 4, but no FIR was filed.
The CBI arrested five individuals in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak, following the registration of an FIR on May 12.
Arrests include individuals from Jaipur, Gurugram, and Nashik, with searches conducted across multiple states.
Those arrested are Shubham Khairnar (Nashik), Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, Dinesh Biwal (Jaipur), and Yash Yadav (Gurugram).
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The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group initiated a preliminary inquiry and is collaborating with the CBI.
Mangilal and Dinesh Biwal, Jaipur-based real estate businessmen, are suspected of purchasing the leaked paper from Yash Yadav and selling it to students in Sikar.
The Congress party accused the Biwal brothers of having links to the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, alleging a cover-up by the BJP government in Rajasthan, which the BJP denies.
A woman from Pune has been detained and handed over to the CBI for further investigation regarding her potential involvement in the paper leak and communication with other suspects.
Key Concepts Involved:
FIR (First Information Report): A written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offense.
CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation): The premier investigating police agency in India.
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): An all-India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions in India.