NEET paper leak- CBI makes first two arrests from Patna
The duo arrested provided safe premises to the aspirants before the examination where they were given leaked papers and answer keys : CBI
New Delhi, June 28
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the NEET exam paper leak made their first arrests from Patna.
The two accused have been identified as Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar.
As per the probe, Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar allegedly provided safe premises to the aspirants before the examination where they were given leaked papers and answer keys.
The CBI has filed at least six FIRs regarding the NEET paper leak case.
The Centre handed over to the CBI after students across the nation demanded a probe in the alleged irregularities in the NEET exams.
The federal agency also visited the school campus in Jharkhand. Two persons were released by CBI after questioning in the NEET paper leak case who gave details of the principal of the schools and others involved.
This year's examination was conducted on May 5 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 abroad. Over 23 lakh candidates appeared for the test. After the results were announced on June 4, many students raised concerns regarding inflated marking and paper leaks in certain areas.
This year, the NEET-UG examination saw 67 toppers from across the nation, all of whom scored a perfect 720/720 score.
