Patna, Bihar — In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four students from AIIMS Patna. The students, identified as Chandan Singh, Rahul Anant, Kumar Shanu, and Karan Jain, were detained from their hostel rooms on Wednesday, with the rooms subsequently sealed by the authorities.
Details of the Arrest
Dr. Gopal Krushna Pal, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Patna, confirmed the arrests, stating that no doctors have been implicated in the scandal. The students were apprehended in the presence of senior management and in cooperation with the CBI’s investigation. “The CBI has taken away four students. Chandan Singh, Rahul Anant, and Kumar Shanu are third-year students and Karan Jain is a first-year student,” Dr. Pal stated.
The students are suspected of being involved in a sophisticated scheme to leak the NEET-UG examination papers. This incident has sent shockwaves through the academic community, raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
Background and Investigation
The arrest comes two days after the CBI detained Pankaj Kumar, a 2017-batch civil engineer from the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, who allegedly stole the NEET-UG paper from the National Testing Agency (NTA) trunk in Hazaribagh. The CBI has been rigorously investigating the leak, which has led to the arrest of dozens of individuals, including exam aspirants and others involved in the malpractice.
Dr. Pal emphasized the institution’s cooperation with the investigation, stating, “We have cooperated regarding all the help they needed. We will continue to cooperate. The students haven’t returned yet. We don’t know about the involvement of students, how they got involved, or whether they are guilty.”
Legal Proceedings and Official Statements
The Supreme Court is currently hearing multiple petitions regarding the NEET controversy. Petitioners are required to demonstrate that the paper leak was systematic and that it compromised the exam’s sanctity. The Centre and the National Testing Agency have argued against re-examination, suggesting it could jeopardize the future of many hardworking students.
Reaction and Next Steps
This incident has sparked widespread concern among students and parents regarding the fairness and security of competitive examinations. The swift actions by the CBI and the cooperation of AIIMS Patna are seen as critical steps in addressing these issues and ensuring accountability.
As the investigation continues, the academic and broader communities await further developments and hope for a resolution that maintains the integrity of the NEET examination process.
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