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CBI Files Charges Against 13 in NEET UG Paper Leak Case

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against 13 individuals in connection with the 2026 NEET UG paper leak case. The charges include leaking questions allegedly by a National Testing Agency panel member.

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CBI Files Charges Against 13 in NEET UG Paper Leak Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against 13 individuals in connection with the 2026 NEET UG paper leak case. The charges include leaking questions allegedly by a National Testing Agency panel member. According to the CBI, the questions were leaked by P V Kulkarni, a member of the NTA panel and translator. The CBI has filed a charge sheet against the 13 accused, which will be heard by the fast track court of Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga of Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday. The case has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.

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Bihar Government to Withdraw Cases Against Protesters Over NEET Paper Leak

The Bihar government on Monday announced that it will withdraw all cases lodged against protesters over the NEET paper leak and release those who were jailed. The decision comes after the CJP and opposition threatened a new stir if promises were not kept. The move is seen as a significant concession by the government, which had faced widespread criticism for its handling of the protests. The NEET paper leak had sparked widespread protests across the state, with students and opposition parties demanding action against those responsible. The government's decision to withdraw cases against protesters is seen as a bid to defuse the situation and prevent further unrest. The CJP had given the government an ultimatum to scrap the cases against protesters, warning of legal action if promises were not kept. The government's decision is seen as a significant victory for the opposition and the CJP, who had been leading the protests against the government's handling of the NEET paper leak. The government's move is expected to be welcomed by the opposition and the CJP, who had been demanding action against those responsible for the NEET paper leak.

The HinduHindustan TimesTelegraph India

Bihar govt to free all 694 arrested NEET protesters, withdraw FIRs over CJP stir

The protests were held in support of the agitation called by the Cockroach Janta Party to press for former union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government announcement comes after the CJP threatened to launch a fresh protest over the police cases.

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Bihar govt to free all 694 arrested NEET protesters, withdraw FIRs over CJP stir

The department further announced that "all the persons arrested/detained in connection with the cases registered before the stipulated date, shall be released immediately." The statement was issued by Special Secretary Kshtranil Singh.

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