NEET UG 2024 Paper Leak: CBI Gives Clean Chit To Sanjeev Mukhia

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially provided a clean chit to Sanjeev Kumar, popularly known as Sanjeev Mukhia, in the high-profile NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case. According to the premier investigating agency, no concrete evidence was discovered during the extensive probe that could establish his direct or indirect involvement in the leak or distribution of the examination papers, while this development comes after months of intense scrutiny and speculation regarding his role in the controversy that affected millions of medical aspirants across the country.

Investigation Details and Findings

According to the CBI, the investigation into the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak was exhaustive. The agency looked into every aspect of the case, including the initial theft of the question paper, the network involved in its distribution, and the candidates who sought to benefit from the leaked material, while despite this deep dive, the agency confirmed that no incriminating evidence or links were found that could connect Sanjeev Mukhia to the specific events of the 2024 paper leak. The CBI emphasized that the claims circulating on social media and other platforms regarding a deliberate attempt to shield him are entirely baseless and lack any factual foundation.

Background of the FIR and Bihar Police Role

The case was initially handled by the Bihar Police, who registered the first FIR regarding the theft of the NEET-UG 2024 question paper. At that stage, Sanjeev Mukhia's name was included in the FIR primarily because of his past history. He had been previously accused in other cases involving the theft and leaking of examination papers. When the CBI took over the case from the state police, it re-evaluated all the names mentioned in the initial reports. The agency's subsequent investigation focused on identifying the actual perpetrators of the 2024 incident. To date, the CBI has filed several charge-sheets in a Patna court against 45 individuals who were found to be involved in the crime.

Interrogation and Legal Status

During the period when the investigation was most active, Sanjeev Mukhia was reported to be absconding. He was later taken into custody by the Bihar Police in relation to other criminal matters. Since his name was part of the original NEET-UG FIR, the CBI sought and obtained his police remand to conduct a thorough interrogation. However, even after questioning him in custody and examining all available leads, the agency couldn't find any solid proof to charge him in this specific case. Consequently, his name wasn't included in the charge-sheets filed by the CBI. It was further clarified that although he was granted bail in the NEET-UG matter, he remained in judicial custody due to the ongoing investigations by the Bihar Police in other cases.

Conclusion of the Conspiracy Probe

The CBI has reiterated that the entire conspiracy behind the NEET-UG 2024 paper theft has been successfully uncovered. The agency maintains that all individuals who played a role in the leak have been identified and are facing legal consequences. The CBI dismissed the allegations of bias or exclusion in the investigation, stating that their actions are strictly guided by the evidence collected. The agency's report concludes that the investigation into the 2024 paper leak has reached a stage where the primary conspirators have been brought to justice, and Sanjeev Mukhia's exclusion is a result of the lack of evidence against him in this particular instance.