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NEET paper leak accused Lokhande remanded to 6 days CBI custody as conspiracy probe expands
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Published on 15 May 2026
He allegedly passed the leaked paper onward
A Delhi court sent NEET paper leak accused Dhananjay Lokhande to six days of CBI custody, allowing the agency’s plea for custodial interrogation. The CBI said Lokhande received the leaked paper from another accused, Manisha Baghmare, and then gave it to co-accused Shubham. The probe aims to uncover a larger conspiracy, with investigation still at an early and crucial stage. Earlier, five other accused were remanded to seven days in CBI custody.
- Delhi court remanded Dhananjay Lokhande for six days of CBI custody
- CBI alleges Lokhande received the paper via Manisha Baghmare
- Lokhande allegedly passed the leaked paper to co-accused Shubham
- Five other accused were sent to seven days of CBI custody earlier
- NEET (UG) 2026 held on May 3 was cancelled after leak allegations
- Government ordered a comprehensive CBI inquiry into irregularities
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