CBI Arrests Five in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case, Expands Probe Across Multiple States

The CBI has arrested five individuals in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with arrests made in Jaipur, Gurugram, and Nashik. The probe has uncovered potential links across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Rajasthan. A political controversy has emerged over the alleged past ties of one accused, Dinesh Biwal, to the BJP's youth wing. The CBI has seized incriminating evidence and electronic devices, and is expanding its investigation. Meanwhile, CBI Chief Praveen Sood has been granted a one-year extension.

The arrests include Shubham Khairnar from Nashik, Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, and Dinesh Biwal from Jaipur, and Yash Yadav from Gurugram. The agency has found that the accused allegedly procured and sold the leaked paper for significant sums. The case has raised eyebrows due to the success of Biwal family members in previous NEET exams.

Former Congress CM Ashok Gehlot has alleged Dinesh Biwal's connections to BJP, which the party has denied. The CBI has also secured a transit remand for Shubham Khairnar and visited the NTA office for more information. The probe suggests a complex, multi-state operation.

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