Pune | May 27,2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
NEET 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests 2 More Accused:
The investigation into the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak case intensified on Wednesday after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two more accused from Maharashtra’s Pune and Latur districts. With the latest arrests, the total number of accused held in the case has risen to 13.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Dr. Manoj Shirure, a doctor based in Latur, and Tejas Harshadkumar Shah, a physics faculty member at Abhang Prabhu Medical Academy (APMA), a coaching institute in Pune.
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CBI Identifies Key Links in NEET Leak Network
According to CBI officials, Dr. Manoj Shirure allegedly played a significant role in facilitating access to leaked Chemistry question papers for three students. Investigators claim that the questions were sourced from another accused, P.V. Kulkarni, who is believed to be the “kingpin” of the entire paper leak operation.
Meanwhile, Tejas Harshadkumar Shah is accused of receiving leaked Physics questions from another arrested accused, Manisha Havaldar. Officials suspect that the leaked papers were circulated among selected candidates before the NEET UG 2026 examination.
The CBI stated that the arrests are part of a larger effort to uncover the entire chain of the conspiracy and identify all individuals involved in the leak.
Searches Conducted Across Multiple States
As part of the ongoing investigation, the CBI has conducted searches at 49 locations across different parts of the country. During these raids, officials seized several incriminating documents, laptops, mobile phones, and digital devices.
Investigators are currently carrying out a detailed forensic analysis of the seized materials to trace the source and spread of the leaked question papers.
“The investigation has revealed the actual source of the leakage of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics question papers that were circulated before the examination,” the agency said in an official statement.
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Case Registered Following Ministry Complaint
The CBI registered the case on May 12 after receiving a written complaint from the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education regarding alleged irregularities and paper leaks linked to the NEET UG 2026 examination.
Following the registration of the FIR, multiple special teams were formed to conduct coordinated searches and interrogations across states. Several suspects were detained and questioned during the initial phase of the probe.
Accused from Multiple Cities Under Scanner
According to officials, the 13 accused arrested so far belong to various cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, Latur, and Ahilyanagar.
The CBI reiterated its commitment to conducting a “comprehensive, impartial, and professional investigation” into the case. Officials added that investigations are still underway and more arrests are likely in the coming days.
Further details are awaited as the agency continues to expand its probe into one of the biggest alleged examination scams of the year.
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