“Bade logon ko bachaya jata hai…”: NEET-UG accused alleges ‘big people’ protected in paper leak case

An accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case alleged that influential individuals are being protected while smaller players face action. The CBI arrested five individuals across three states, suspecting a multi-state network involving coaching institutes, courier services, and social media. Investigations are focusing on digital records and financial trails to uncover larger operators.