June 24th 2024.
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently taken over the investigation of five new cases related to alleged malpractices in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for medical courses. These cases were previously being probed by the local police in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Bihar. According to officials, the CBI has registered these cases as its own First Information Report (FIR). Additionally, they are also likely to take up another case from Maharashtra's Latur region.
Out of the five cases, the CBI has re-registered one case each from Gujarat and Bihar, while the remaining three cases are from Rajasthan. These incidents seem to be isolated cases of impersonation and cheating by local officials, invigilators, and candidates. The CBI's involvement in these cases comes after the Union education ministry requested them to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
With the addition of these new cases, the CBI is now looking into a total of six cases related to alleged irregularities in NEET-UG. This entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency, is a gateway for admissions into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in both government and private institutions across the country. This year, the exam was held on May 5 at 4,750 centers in 571 cities, including 14 abroad. Over 23 lakh candidates appeared for the test.
The first FIR by the CBI was registered on Sunday, following the ministry's decision to hand over the investigation to the central agency. This was in response to the demands raised by students protesting in various cities. A CBI spokesperson stated, "The Ministry of Education has requested the CBI to conduct a comprehensive investigation into all the alleged irregularities, including cheating, impersonation, and destruction of evidence by candidates, institutes, and middlemen."
The CBI's investigation will also look into the role, if any, of public servants involved in the conduct of the exam. They will also delve into the larger conspiracy behind these events. This move by the CBI comes as a relief to many who have been demanding a thorough investigation into these alleged malpractices.
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