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NEET paper leak investigation widens as two more arrests push total near seven
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Published on 14 May 2026
One suspect allegedly received money traced to 21 accounts
The CBI’s investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak has accelerated, with two additional people arrested on Thursday and the total number of arrests rising to around seven. Authorities identified the new accused as Dhananjay Lokhanda and Manisha Waghmare, arrested from Ahilyanagar and Pune respectively. The CBI also conducted searches at 14 locations across India. Earlier, five people were arrested on Wednesday. Investigators said the Pune woman had received funds linked to 21 bank accounts before the exam.
- Two more suspects arrested in NEET-UG 2026 leak case
- Total arrests now stand at around seven
- Dhananjay Lokhanda arrested from Ahilyanagar
- Manisha Waghmare held in Pune
- CBI searched 14 locations across India
- Pune woman allegedly received funds from 21 bank accounts
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