- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a biology lecturer from Pune in connection with the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak case, as reported by The Times of India.
- The arrested individual, Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, was allegedly involved in the examination process this year, according to NDTV.
- Mandhare, who was appointed as an expert by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is considered a "mastermind" in the leak, as noted by Hindustan Times.
- This arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the integrity of India's national medical entrance examination.
- The CBI's action highlights serious concerns regarding the fairness of the NEET-UG 2026 examination process.
CBI arrests 'mastermind' in NEET-UG leak
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In a significant development, the CBI has arrested Pune biology lecturer Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in connection with the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak case. Mandhare, an NTA-appointed expert and alleged "mastermind," was reportedly involved in the examination process, raising serious concerns about the integrity of India's national medical entrance exam.
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