CBI arrests 5, including 3 from Jaipur family, in NEET paper leak case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five persons and conducted searches at several locations across the country in connection with the alleged irregularities and paper leak related to the NEET UG-2026 examination. three from Jaipur, one from Gurugram and one from Nashik. Several other suspects are currently being examined. The accused were identified as Shubham Khairnar from Nashik, Mangilal Biwal from Jaipur, Vikas Biwal from Jaipur, Dinesh Biwal from Jaipur(all three are member of a Jaiput family) and Yash Yadav from Gurugram.
The agency has also carried out searches at multiple locations across the country. Based on emerging leads, further searches and investigative actions are underway. During the searches and arrests, several incriminating materials and electronic devices, including mobile phones, have been seized. The agency is also coordinating with the Special Operations Group (SOG), Rajasthan, which had conducted a preliminary enquiry in the case.The CBI is pursuing all leads relating to the alleged paper leak through extensive technical and forensic analysis and remains committed to conducting a comprehensive, impartial and professional investigation into the matter.
The Maharashtra Police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said. Following their detention and questioning, both the accused - the woman held in Pune and a man in Ahilyanagar - were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further probe into the case. The action against them comes a day after one Shubham Khairnar (30) was detained in Nashik district for his alleged role in the paper leak.
It may be recalled that the CBI had registered a case on 12 May 2026 on the basis of a written complaint received from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, regarding alleged irregularities and paper leak in the conduct of the NEET UG-2026 examination. The FIR was registered for offences including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

(Freelance Journalist)