CBI arrests key accused linked to NEET-UG 2026 physics paper leak case
The CBI has arrested another key suspect in the NEET-UG 2026 physics paper leak case. Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, a teacher in Pune, is accused of leaking exam questions. This follows previous arrests of other educators involved in leaking biology and chemistry questions.
- ▪The CBI arrested Manisha Sanjay Havaldar for allegedly leaking physics questions.
- ▪The investigation began after a complaint from the Department of Higher Education.
- ▪Several other educators have also been arrested for leaking different subject questions.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday (May 22, 2026) arrested another key accused from Pune in connection with the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak case.Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, currently employed with Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala in Pune, was arrested for allegedly leaking physics questions in NEET-UG 2026 examination, an agency official said. Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?The CBI registered the case on May 12 following a written complaint from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Subsequently, special teams were formed to pursue the leads.Among those arrested earlier is senior botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare from Maharashtra’s Pune who allegedly leaked biology questions. Pune-based chemistry lecturer P.V.
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