8-Hour CBI Operation Targets Man Accused in NEET Paper Leak Scam

The CBI raided Bhaurao Kadam’s residence in Maharashtra’s Nanded during the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation. Officials alleged that Kadam paid nearly Rs 5 lakh to secure the leaked examination paper for his daughter before the May 3 examination. The agency conducted the search operation for almost eight continuous hours at the Vidyutnagar area residence. Investigators closely examined documents, electronic materials, and financial records connected with the suspected illegal transaction during the raid.

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CBI Conducts Eight-Hour Raid in Nanded

CBI officials questioned several family members and recorded statements regarding the alleged paper leak arrangement during investigations. Sources revealed that investigators focused on identifying suppliers, intermediaries, and the exact timing of the transaction. Officers also questioned Kadam extensively while reviewing evidence linked to the alleged payment and communication records. After completing the operation, investigators directed Kadam and his family members to appear before Pune officials for questioning.

The investigation expanded further after authorities questioned a coaching institute promoter in Maharashtra’s Latur district recently. Investigators are tracing connections between Pune, Latur, and Nanded to uncover the broader examination leak network. Officials suspect several parents and aspirants paid money to receive examination papers before the scheduled medical entrance examination. Agencies are now following financial transactions and communication trails to identify everyone connected with the illegal operation.

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NEET-UG Cancellation Deepens Investigation

The National Testing Agency cancelled NEET-UG 2026 after investigators reported serious compromises within the examination process recently. Authorities announced that the re-examination would take place on June 21 following nationwide concerns over examination integrity. Nearly twenty-two lakh candidates appeared for the medical entrance examination, making it among India’s largest competitive tests annually. Investigators discovered substantial overlap between circulated handwritten guess papers and the actual question paper before examinations.

The CBI took charge after Rajasthan Police investigators found around 140 matching questions in leaked materials earlier. Officials alleged that teachers, lecturers, and other individuals connected with paper-setting processes participated in the organised network. Investigators arrested several accused, including a retired chemistry professor and a botany lecturer involved in circulation activities. Authorities are also examining possible insider involvement linked with National Testing Agency officials during ongoing nationwide investigations.

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