NEET Paper Leak: Unveiling the Exam Mafia

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) secured custody of five individuals in connection with the NEET-UG exam leak case, apprehending two more suspects. Officials suggest potential insider involvement in the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the leak. This scandal has sparked nationwide protests and demands for accountability.

A suicide case in Uttar Pradesh further underscores tensions surrounding the exam. Protests across the country, led by the Congress-affiliated National Students Union of India (NSUI), demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) calls for stringent actions and a shift to a computer-based exam format.

Amid allegations, the exam under scrutiny was canceled, impacting over 22 lakh medical aspirants. CBI's investigation highlights a suspected organized gang distributing leaked papers, with various arrests across states. The probe aims to trace the source of the leak and assess any NTA insider involvement, stressing serious repercussions for guilty parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)