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NEET-UG paper leak: CBI arrests two in Patna
Updated On: 28 June, 2024 08:25 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
First arrests made as investigation intensifies into exam irregularities
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Men arrested in the NEET-UG paper leak case being taken to custody in Patna. Pic/PTI
The CBI has made first arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak case, taking into custody two persons from Patna, officials said Thursday. 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 officials said. The CBI has registered six FIRs in the NEET paper leak case.
The NEET-UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions across the country. 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.
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