Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 24 Jun 2024,Monday India
The CBI has escalated its investigation into the NEET-UG exam irregularities by filing an FIR and arresting 18 individuals, including five from Bihar linked to a paper leak. Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit apprehended suspects associated with distributing solved answer sheets, implicating a gang in the scandal. The leaked papers allegedly originated from a Jharkhand school. NTA has barred 17 Bihar students for malpractices. The controversy has triggered nationwide protests and legal actions, with demands for transparency. The Education Ministry, resisting exam cancellation calls, defends the exam's integrity amid mounting opposition criticism.
