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![The EOU has also issued notices to nine candidates (seven from Bihar and one each from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra) to join the probe, the DIG said (Representational image: PTI) The EOU has also issued notices to nine candidates (seven from Bihar and one each from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra) to join the probe, the DIG said (Representational image: PTI)](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2021/07/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&width=510&height=383)
The EOU has also issued notices to nine candidates (seven from Bihar and one each from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra) to join the probe, the DIG said
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The EOU has so far arrested 13 people, including four examinees and their family members, in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case. All accused belong to Bihar, said the DIG
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has recovered six post-dated cheques which were suspected to have been issued in favour of mafia demanding over Rs 30 lakh from each candidate seeking the alleged leaked question paper ahead of NEET held last month.
“During the course of investigation, EOU sleuths recovered six post-dated cheques that were issued in favour of criminals who reportedly facilitated question papers to the aspirants ahead of the examination,” Manavjit Singh Dhillon, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), EOU, told PTI on Sunday.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at 4,750 centres in 571 cities for more than 24 lakh candidates.
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In a shocking revelation, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police uncovered post-dated cheques worth over Rs 30 lakh each issued to mafia for an alleged leaked NEET question paper. Thirteen arrests have been made, all related to Bihar, in connection to the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak.
The EOU has issued notices to nine candidates from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra to join the investigation. The exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) faced backlash due to allegations of paper leaks, with demands for a fresh exam arising. Sources reveal transactions of over Rs 30 lakh per candidate and recovery of burnt question papers. The investigation shows early access to question papers for 35 candidates. The EOU continues its probe, seeking forensic analysis and NTA cooperation. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.\
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