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Why no FIR by Rajasthan SOG in NEET paper leak case, Congress asks
On May 12, 2026, Rajasthan Congress questioned why the state’s SOG had not registered an FIR in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, even as around 15 people were detained for questioning. The CBI took over the probe the same day, registered a case, and the NEET exam was cancelled by the NTA. Congress leaders accused the government of suppressing the truth and called for an impartial investigation.
Why It Matters
The transfer of the probe to the CBI and the cancellation of a major exam raise questions about the integrity of NEET and how the case is being handled by state authorities.
Timeline
6 Events
Govind Singh Dotasra accuses collusion with paper leak mafia
May 12, 2026
Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra asserted that the exam cancellation exposed collusion between the BJP government and the paper leak mafia, calling for an impartial CBI investigation and harsh punishment for the guilty.
Tika Ram Jully alleges organised irregularities in NEET cancellation
May 12, 2026
Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully alleged that the NEET-UG cancellation was proof of organised irregularities and accused the government of delaying the truth to protect its image.
Ashok Gehlot comments on BJP governance and NEET cancellation
May 12, 2026
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the cancellation exposed the ‘true face’ of the BJP government and suggested large-scale malpractices.
CBI takes over probe and registers case; NEET cancelled by NTA
May 12, 2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the probe at the Centre's direction and registered a case on May 12, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
SOG does not register FIR as of May 12
May 12, 2026
The Opposition Congress questioned why the SOG had not registered a first information report (FIR) in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, despite about 15 individuals being detained for questioning.
SOG begins probe into NEET paper leak case
May 7, 2026
Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) began probing the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with the inquiry expected to span five days as authorities sought to trace a suspected network.