CBI arrests two more accused in Maharashtra; the number increased to 7
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two more accused in connection with alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and conducted searches at 14 locations across the country in the last 24 hours.The two arrested accused are Dhananjay Lokhanda of Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra and Manisha Waghmare of Pune, Maharashtra. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached seven.The CBI had registered the case on May 12 based on a written complaint by the Department of Higher Education of the Education Ministry regarding alleged irregularities and paper leak in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 examination on May 3.The FIR was registered for offenses under the Indian Justice Code including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, theft and destruction of evidence, offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act and offenses under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.So far, the CBI has arrested seven accused in the case – three from Jaipur, one from Gurugram, one from Nashik, and the latest two from Pune and Ahilyanagar. Many other suspects are still being interrogated.The agency has also conducted searches at several places across the country. During the search and arrest, several incriminating materials and electronic devices including mobile phones have been seized.The CBI is coordinating with the Rajasthan Special Operations Group, which conducted the initial investigation in the case, and is tracing all the leads through extensive technical and forensic analysis.
NTA canceled the exam, exam will be held again
The Center on Tuesday canceled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak and announced that the exam will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately.NTA said the decision was taken after examining the inputs in coordination with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement agencies raising concerns over the integrity of the examination process.Federation of All India Medical Associations has moved the Supreme Court challenging “systemic failure” National Testing Agency In conducting NEET-UG 2026 examination.Students across the country have protested against the decision to re-conduct the examination. NSUI workers protest at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi, protesters were seen climbing the barricades.