NEET Paper Leak: Delhi Court Sends Two to 10-Day CBI Custody
NEET Paper Leak: Delhi Court Sends Two to 10-Day CBI Custody
A Delhi court remands two accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak to 10 days of CBI custody as investigators widen the conspiracy.
A Delhi court on Monday granted 10 days of CBI custody to two accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Investigators say the duo, identified as Manisha Waghmare and PV Kulkarni, are part of a larger conspiracy to obtain and distribute leaked exam papers. A senior teacher is alleged to have leaked Biology questions, while a retired professor was involved in the question paper setting panel.
According to investigators, the case appears to involve a network spanning multiple states, with money changing hands as part of the scheme. One report suggests a man from Sikar paid around Rs 10 lakh for the leaked paper. The probe is widening as more suspects are questioned and financial records scrutinized, with authorities underscoring the need to uncover the full extent of the operation.
Public discourse around NEET has intensified, with leaders urging accountability and reforms to safeguard exam integrity. While the investigation progresses, the focus remains on protecting the interests of the millions of aspirants who rely on fair testing conditions.
Officials say more arrests and disclosures could follow as the CBI moves to assemble a complete timeline of the leak, identify all participants, and determine how far the conspiracy reached. The ongoing case underscores the urgency of strengthening security, scrutiny of test-setting processes, and continuous vigilance against cheating.
For students and families, the unfolding events add to concern over exam fairness, even as authorities reiterate their commitment to a transparent and thorough investigation.
