New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a latest update in connection with the Neet UG 2006 Paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five accused persons and conducted searches at several locations across the country.
The accused were identified as Shubham Khairnar from Nashik, Mangilal Biwal from Jaipur, Vikas Biwal from Jaipur, Dinesh Biwal from Jaipur and Yash Yadav from Gurugram.
“We have arrested five accused and raids are still on in connection with the alleged irregularities and paper leak related to the NEET UG-2026 examination,” a CBI official said.
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.
So far, the CBI has arrested five accused persons in the case — three from Jaipur, one from Gurugram and one from Nashik. Several other suspects are currently being examined.
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.
