NEET-UG row: CBI arrests suspected key conspirator

New Delhi: Key Conspirator Arrested

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the suspected key conspirator concerning the irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG case, said the official.

Arrest in Dhanbad

According to the official, the suspected key conspirator, Aman Singh, was arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

Earlier Arrests in Jharkhand

Earlier on Friday, the CBI nabbed two accused, namely -- Dr Ehsaan Ul Haq and Imtiaz Alam -- who were working as the principal and vice principal of the Oasis School in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh.

Role of Haq

Haq was appointed the city coordinator by the NEET-UG exam 2024. This also follows two more arrests made by the central agency in Bihar's Patna.

Arrests in Patna

A senior official with the CBI confirmed the arrest of two people identified as Manish Prakash and Ashutosh. The arrested individuals were found to be operating from Patna.

Accused Activities

The official said that while the accused, Ashutosh, was arranging safe house premises for the students, the other accused, Manish, used to take the candidates to a school to 'prepare' them for the exam.

"Manish Prakash transported the students in his car. While the students were accommodated in Ashutosh's house," the CBI officer pointed out.

Government's Action

Earlier last month, the central government entrusted the CBI with the matter of the irregularities in the NEET-UG case for a comprehensive investigation.

CBI Investigation

The CBI registered multiple FIRs in the case, related to reported paper leaks, impersonation of candidates and cheating. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the NEET-UG examination, is facing criticism over alleged irregularities.

(With ANI inputs)