In a significant development in the NEET-UG paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained four medical students from Patna AIIMS on Wednesday, July 17. These students are suspected of being involved in solving the leaked question papers. The detained students are identified as Chandan Kumar, Rahul Kumar, Karan Jain, and Kumar Sanu. According to sources, Chandan, Rahul, and Karan belong to the 2021 batch and are in their third year, while Kumar Sanu is in his second year.
The CBI team, which arrived at Patna AIIMS on Wednesday afternoon, detained the students one by one, starting with Chandan Kumar. Searches were conducted at their accommodations, and authorities seized their mobile phones and laptops for further examination.
Details of the Detained Students
- Chandan Kumar: Hails from Siwan, Bihar
- Rahul Kumar: Hails from Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Karan Jain: Hails from Araria, Bihar
- Kumar Sanu: Hails from Patna, Bihar
The investigation aims to determine the extent of their involvement in solving the leaked NEET question papers and identify the orchestrators of this illegal activity. Initial findings suggest that the students played a crucial role in solving the leaked papers, with the motive appearing to be financial gain, though this remains under investigation.
Statement from Patna AIIMS
GK Paul, the Executive Director of Patna AIIMS, expressed shock over the involvement of the institute’s students. He stated, “It was shocking for the institute to learn that its students were involved in such a thing. We await the CBI report, and if the students are found guilty, appropriate action will be taken against them. All these students are very bright.”
Background of the Case
Earlier, the CBI had arrested two individuals, Pankaj Kumar and Raju, who allegedly stole the question papers from a truck. The agency is interrogating them to uncover how information about the truck carrying the papers reached the fraudsters.
The ongoing investigation seeks to unravel the full extent of the leak and bring all involved parties to justice. The involvement of medical students in such activities has raised concerns about the integrity of the examination process and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
