CBI takes over probe into ‘Paper Leak’ Case and other irregularities in NEET-UG; FIR registered
New Delhi, Jun 23: CBI has filed an FIR in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case, hours after Centre handed over the matter to it for comprehensive probe.
Just hours after Centre entrusted the probe of alleged irregularities in NEET (UG) Examination 2024 to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the central agency has filed an FIR to investigate the matter amidst the ongoing row.
The officials said that the CBI has registered a fresh case against unidentified persons under Sections 120B and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, based on the complaint received from Secretary, Department of Education, CBI said in its statement.
They said the agency is also taking steps to bring under its ambit cases registered in various states by police. Besides, CBI has formed special teams to investigate the matter on top priority. These teams are being sent to Godhra and Patna, where local police cases were registered, news agency ANI reported.
The ministry on Saturday handed over the probe to the CBI, giving in to demands of students protesting in several cities for an investigation into alleged malpractices in the conduct of the examination.
The Education ministry surrendered to the demands of several students protesting in various cities, seeking an investigation into alleged malpractices.
“Certain cases of alleged irregularities, cheating, impersonation and malpractice have been reported in NEET-UG which was conducted on May 5,” PTI quoted a senior education ministry official as saying.
“For transparency in the conduct of the examination process, it was decided after a review that the matter be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive investigation,” the official of education ministry added.
The Central Government had also notified the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, on Saturday, aimed at preventing unfair means in the public examinations.
While entrusting the matter to CBI, the Ministry of Education stated in an official statement that there were reports of certain cases of alleged irregularities, cheating, malpractices, and impersonation in the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 5 in OMR mode, which was attempted by 24 lakh students.
“For transparency on the conduct of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India after a review has decided to entrust the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for comprehensive investigation,” the statement read.
Government, further said, that it is committed to ensure that the sanctity of examinations and the students’ interest remains protected.
“It is reiterated that any individual/ organization found to be involved will face strictest action,” the statement noted.
This comes a day after the Centre announced that the probe into the alleged irregularities in the test would be handed over to the CBI.
The examination was held across 4,750 centres and around 24 lakh candidates took it.
There should be justice with the students who gave NEET -UG after CBI probe. All culprits should be behind the bar
There should be justice with the students who gave NEET -UG .