Delhi Connection Revealed After Maharashtra Arrests In NEET Paper Leak (Photo @Parmana75684584)
After arrests in Bihar and Maharashtra in relation with the NEET paper leak case, a Delhi connection has been found as the Nanded Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) yesterday nabbed Sanjay Tukaram Jadhav and Jalil Umarkhan Pathan. The duo runs private coaching centers in Latur, Maharashtra.
After questioning, Police found that both engaged with a Delhi-based coaching institute instructor, Iranna Kongalwar, and another man from the national capital. Jalil Umarkhan Pathan was taken into custody after hours-long questioning, NDTV reports. Police have been searching for Sanjay Tukaram Jadhav, who is on the run. Police have discovered the admit cards and WhatsApp chats of many students on their phones.
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Following the findings, the Maharashtra police have registered an FIR against Iranna Kongalwar and Gangadhar on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy.
Iranna Kongalwar and Gangadhar reportedly helped Sanjay Tukaram Jadhav and Jalil Umarkhan Pathan to connect with aspirants who are ready to pay a huge amount for a success guarantee in the examination.
The Bihar Police had earlier arrested four people in connection with the paper leak. The arrested have also confessed to having leaked the question papers a day before the NEET-UG exam. Some of them have admitted that the question paper they received before matched the actual one during the examination. The investigation is now underway to unearth further details.
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However, the anger against the authorities has been mounting following the recent examination fiascos. The NEET-UG result irregularities, the UGC-NET cancellation, and the NEET-PG postponements have all sparked strong protests from the youth of the country.
The government has transferred the case to the CBI, and the investigating agency is probing the alleged paper leaks and irregularities. The CBI is also probing the issues related to the UGC-NET examination, including the alleged use of the darknet to sell leaked question papers.
To address student concerns and protest exam integrity, the government has also implemented tougher laws, including a 10-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders of malpractice while stating to place stringent measures to prevent further oversights.
