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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Man arrested with Rs 2.54-crore heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Police have arrested a man and seized over 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.54 crore in the illicit market from him in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
The police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) made the drug seizure in Santacruz in the western suburbs. The operation was conducted by the Kandivali unit of the ANC on Thursday as part of a special crackdown against drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, an ANC team conducted a raid in Santacruz (East) and intercepted a man. During a search, the team recovered 508 grams of high-grade heroin from his possession, an official said.
The seized contraband, a highly addictive, opioid drug derived from morphine, is estimated to be worth Rs 2.54 crore in the international market, he informed.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the man under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and he was formally placed under arrest in the early hours of Friday.
The police are currently investigating the source of the drug and trying to identify the intended recipients of the consignment, he said.
