Corruption
Paper Leak Mafia Targeted Rs 300 Crore by Selling Question Papers in NEET Exam: Report
Bijender Gupta, a key player in the paper leak mafia, exposed the NEET-UG scam targeting 700 students and aiming for Rs 300 crore. His revelations during a sting operation by India Today revealed the mafia’s operations, including tampering with question paper boxes during transportation.
In a significant revelation, Bijender Gupta, a key figure in the paper leak mafia, exposed the details of the NEET scam during a sting operation conducted by India Today. According to Gupta, the NEET-UG paper leak racket targeted 700 students, aiming to generate between Rs 200-300 crore. This shocking disclosure highlights the vast scale and organized nature of the scam.
Gupta, who has been involved in multiple paper leak cases in the past, shared how the operation was planned. He explained that boxes containing question papers were tampered with during transportation, allowing blacklisted companies to secure tenders and facilitate the leaks. His insights provided a rare glimpse into the operational tactics of the mafia, including their connections with influential figures and printing presses.
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Despite being arrested twice, Gupta managed to evade the police, continuing his illicit activities. His video from March, predicting the NEET-UG paper leak, went viral, raising concerns about the exam’s integrity. Gupta also named key NEET accused Sanjeev Mukhiya, who is currently on the run, and Vishal Chaurasia, who has been recently arrested.
Gupta’s involvement in the 2023 Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) exam paper leak case, as well as similar incidents in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, point to his deep-rooted connections in the paper leak network. With 24 years in the ‘business’, Gupta emphasized the importance of networking in sustaining such operations.
During the sting, Gupta bluntly summed up the operations: “Jail jayenge, phir bail, aur phir shuru hoga khel” (There’s jail followed by bail, and the game goes on).
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He dismissed the noise surrounding the leaks, stating that it only occurs when something goes wrong and praised the ongoing investigation by the Economic Offences Unit. This sting operation by India Today sheds light on the systemic issues plaguing the examination system and the urgent need for reforms to safeguard the future of students.
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