Rakesh Ranjan, Close aide Of NEET Paper Leak's Mastermind Sanjeev Mukhiya Arrested

In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Rakesh Ranjan Aka Rocky, a close aide of Sanjeev Mukhia, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET paper leak. Mukhia, who fled to Nepal, prompted a widespread search by authorities.

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Rocky's arrest follows revelations that he supplied solved NEET question papers to students at Patna's Learn Play School, implicating him in a scheme uncovered during the arrests of Sikandar Yadavendu and Amit Anand.

Both Yadavendu and Anand confirmed Rocky's pivotal role in the illicit operation.

Known for his close ties to Mukhia, Rocky's capture came after intensive raids across Bihar, Jharkhand, and Bengal, leveraging information obtained from recent arrests in Patna and Dhanbad.

Following his apprehension, Rocky was swiftly presented before a special CBI court, where the agency successfully secured a 10-day remand for further investigation.

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The NEET paper leak of 2024 has sparked widespread concern and investigation after reports emerged of leaked question papers circulating among students. Allegedly, the leaked papers were distributed prior to the examination date, raising questions about the integrity of the testing process. Authorities have launched probes into the source of the leak, aiming to identify those responsible for compromising the fairness of the competitive exam. The incident has prompted calls for stricter security measures and safeguards to prevent future breaches, highlighting the critical need for maintaining the integrity and transparency of national-level examinations like NEET.