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NEET paper leak: CBI grills director of coaching centre in Latur
CBI investigators questioned the head of a coaching centre in Latur as part of the NEET paper leak probe. The agency conducted visits on Thursday night and Friday morning, amid reports of a possible raid and ongoing police inquiries, while CCTV footage was seized and staff and students were questioned.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns about exam security and the influence of coaching centres on NEET integrity, with authorities pursuing leads and expanding investigations.
Timeline
5 Events
Police questioning and CCTV seizure; probe ordered
May 16, 2026
Police have questioned six persons including coaching class staff, students and counsellors in Latur in connection with the case. CCTV footage has been seized from two coaching centres. Latur SP Amol Tambe said a detailed probe has been ordered, and a sub-divisional police officer has been assigned to investigate the matter.
CBI raid reported at coaching institute
May 16, 2026
It is being reported that the CBI conducted a raid at the coaching institute.
CBI visits residence again; media queried outside around 12:30 pm
May 15, 2026
The CBI conducted a second visit to the institute's director's residence in the early hours of Friday to continue inquiries. At around 12:30 pm, a CBI officer stepping out of the residence refused to answer questions from media about the probe.
CBI team visits coaching centre director's residence (Thursday night)
May 14, 2026
A CBI team visited the residence of the head of the coaching centre in Shivnagar area on Thursday night to conduct an inquiry into the paper leak case.
NEET exam held; viral video linked to coaching institute
May 3, 2026
The NEET examination was held on May 3. A video related to a coaching institute went viral on social media after the exam, showing a man claiming association with the institute asking two students about the examination; the students allegedly said all questions were from the institute's mock tests.