NEET paper leak scandal rocks India's education system; ‘Solver Gang’ uncovered
New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) has been embroiled in controversy after an investigation uncovered a 'solver gang' operating nationwide.
Led by Ravi Atri, the syndicate allegedly planned the leak of NEET-UG papers in Bihar. Atri, a former medical student himself, capitalized on his connections within the 'exam mafia' to procure and distribute solved question papers through social media channels.
The scandal unfolded when an unusually high number of candidates scored a perfect 720, initially attributed to administrative errors. However, Bihar Police later confirmed that select candidates had access to the exam paper a day before the test, fueling widespread outrage and legal actions across the country.
The Supreme Court has also criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its handling of the situation, leading to nationwide protests and demands for accountability.
The government has since launched a CBI probe into the matter and implemented stringent measures to prevent future exam malpractices.
Sanjeev Mukhiya, another central figure in the 'solver gang', remains under scrutiny.
Mukhiya does not stand alone in his family's criminal background. Sources reveal his son's arrest in connection with the leaked question papers for the third phase of teacher recruitment exams conducted by BPSC.
The investigation has revealed a network extending from constable recruitment exams to teacher recruitment exams across multiple states, illustrating the scale and reach of the operation.
Sources say that Mukhiya may have fled to Nepal after the controversy snowballed, complicating extradition procedures due to the bilateral agreements between India and Nepal.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has defended the integrity of NEET, dismissing calls for its cancellation to avoid penalizing genuine candidates.
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Niqab incident: Nitish Kumar perhaps revealing his true colours, says J-K CM
Srinagar (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised his Bihar counterpart over the niqab incident and said that Nitish Kumar might be slowly revealing his true nature.
"Nitish Kumar, who was once considered a secular leader, may be slowly showing his true colours," Abdullah told reporters here on the sidelines of a function.
Abdullah said Kumar removing the face veil of a Muslim woman doctor was wrong and cannot be justified by any means.
"We have seen this kind of incident here several years ago. Have you forgotten how Mehbooba Mufti removed the burqa of a legitimate voter inside a polling station? That act was wrong, and this act (of Kumar) is also wrong.
"If the (Bihar) chief minister did not want to hand over the order to her (Muslim woman), they could have kept her aside. However, to humiliate her like this is totally wrong," the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said.
Kumar stirred a huge controversy after he removed the face veil of a Muslim woman at a function earlier this week.
