Bihar's NEET Paper Leak Scandal: Deputy CM Calls for CBI Probe, Yadav Responds

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has proposed a CBI investigation into the links between the prime suspect in the NEET paper leak case and officials associated with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Yadav has agreed to the probe but insists that BJP-affiliated individuals also be investigated.


PTI | Patna | Updated: 21-06-2024 17:26 IST | Created: 21-06-2024 17:26 IST
Bihar's NEET Paper Leak Scandal: Deputy CM Calls for CBI Probe, Yadav Responds
Vijay Kumar Sinha
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Amidst mounting controversy, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has called for a CBI probe into the suspected connections between the main suspect of the NEET paper leak case and officials tied to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

In a rapid response, Yadav asserted that the state government is free to conduct a high-level inquiry into the claims. However, he emphasized that the connections of BJP-linked individuals also need scrutiny.

Sinha reiterated his demand for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to recommend a CBI probe, citing evidence of Yadav's officials being involved. Meanwhile, the Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit continues its investigation, having arrested 13 people so far.

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