CBI Files Second Charge Sheet in NEET UG 2024 Question Paper Theft Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a second charge sheet against six individuals in connection with the NEET UG 2024 question paper theft case. The charge sheet was filed before the Special Court for CBI cases in Patna.
Details of the Accused
The accused include:
- Baldev Kumar alias Chintu
- Sunny Kumar
- Ahsanul Haque (Principal, Oasis School, Hazaribagh and City Coordinator of Hazaribagh)
- Md. Imtiyaz Alam (Vice-Principal, Oasis School and Centre Superintendent)
- Jamaluddin alias Jamal (Reporter of a Newspaper, Hazaribagh)
- Aman Kumar Singh
The charge sheet includes various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Background
The investigation revealed that Ahsanul Haque and Md. Imtiyaz Alam conspired with others to steal the NEET UG 2024 question paper. A total of 48 individuals have been arrested in connection with the case. The CBI has also identified the beneficiary candidates and shared their details with the National Testing Agency for necessary action.
Further investigation is ongoing.
Doubts Revealed
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s main agency for investigating serious crimes like corruption and fraud.
Charge Sheet -: A charge sheet is a document filed by the police or investigating agency in court, listing the charges against the accused.
NEET UG -: NEET UG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates. It is an exam in India for students who want to study medical courses like MBBS and BDS.
Question Paper Theft -: Question paper theft means someone stole the exam questions before the test was conducted, which is illegal and unfair.
Principal -: A Principal is the head of a school, responsible for managing all school activities and staff.
Vice-Principal -: A Vice-Principal assists the Principal in managing the school and takes charge when the Principal is not available.
Oasis School, Hazaribagh -: Oasis School is a school located in Hazaribagh, a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Conspiracy -: Conspiracy means a secret plan made by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.
National Testing Agency -: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an Indian government agency that conducts entrance exams for higher education institutions.
Beneficiaries -: Beneficiaries are people who gain an advantage or benefit from something, in this case, those who might have benefited from the stolen exam paper.