The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing the role of a senior official linked to the National Testing Agency (NTA) in connection with the NEET paper leak case. This development comes after the arrest of two lecturers from a coaching institute in Rajasthan.
Arrests and Investigation
The CBI has taken into custody two lecturers from a prominent coaching center in Rajasthan, who are suspected of involvement in the leakage of the NEET question paper. Following their arrest, the investigating agency has expanded its probe to include a senior NTA official who allegedly had links with the accused.
Details of the Case
The NEET paper leak, which came to light earlier this month, has raised serious questions about the security protocols of the examination process. The CBI, which took over the investigation from local police, has been conducting raids at multiple locations across the country.
Sources indicate that the arrested lecturers had access to the question paper before the exam and shared it with students for a hefty sum. The NTA official is being questioned for his alleged role in facilitating the leak.
Official Statements
The NTA has denied any involvement in the leak and stated that it is cooperating fully with the CBI investigation. The agency has also announced a review of its security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The CBI has not yet made any official statement regarding the NTA official, but sources confirm that his questioning is part of a broader effort to uncover the entire network behind the leak.
Impact on Students
The leak has caused widespread concern among students who appeared for the NEET exam, with many demanding a re-test. The National Testing Agency has assured that steps will be taken to ensure the integrity of the examination process.
As the investigation continues, the CBI is expected to make further arrests and uncover more details about the conspiracy. The agency is also examining digital evidence, including call records and financial transactions, to trace the flow of money and information.
