NEET paper leak: Court extends Hawaldar's CBI custody by two days; remands Mandhare to judicial custody
A Delhi court has extended the CBI custody of Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar by two days in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Another accused, Manisha Mandhare, has been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues. The CBI has arrested 13 individuals so far in relation to the alleged conspiracy involving the unauthorized distribution of the examination paper.
- ▪The court allowed the CBI's plea to extend Hawaldar's custody for further interrogation.
- ▪Mandhare was remanded to 14 days' judicial custody as she is required to be confronted with other accused.
- ▪The CBI has arrested 13 persons in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case.
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A Delhi court on Saturday (May 30, 2026) extended the CBI custody of accused Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar by two more days and remanded another accused, Manisha Mandhare, to judicial custody in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.Special Judge Ajay Gupta was hearing the agency's plea to interrogate both the accused and allowed the plea. NEET paper leak: CBI, govt officials apprise Parliamentary panel of steps taken to prevent leakage in June 21 retestSeeking extension of Hawaldar's custody, the Special Public Prosecutor V.K.
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