NEET Leak Crackdown: Rajasthan SOG Arrests Key Accused Rakesh From Dehradun Hideout

In a major breakthrough in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak investigation, Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested a key accused identified as Rakesh from Dehradun. According to sources, the accused had been absconding and was allegedly hiding at a friend’s residence in the city before being tracked down by investigators. Officials believe the arrest could become a turning point in the high-profile examination leak case that has already sparked nationwide outrage among students and parents. Investigators suspect that Rakesh may have direct links to the larger interstate network accused of circulating leaked NEET question papers across multiple states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. The arrest comes amid growing pressure on authorities after the cancellation of the NEET UG examination conducted on May 3. Students across the country have expressed anger and frustration, questioning the credibility of the examination process and demanding accountability from the National Testing Agency (NTA). Sources indicate that Rajasthan SOG is now intensifying interrogations to uncover the full chain of operations behind the leak racket, including the source of the leaked papers, financial transactions, and the involvement of coaching operators or middlemen. Investigators are also examining whether more accused persons were involved in distributing question papers to candidates before the examination.Officials expect crucial disclosures during questioning, which may help agencies trace the  wider conspiracy and identify additional suspects connected to the scandal. The case has already triggered political reactions and renewed debate over the security of national-level competitive examinations in India. With fresh arrests and investigations underway, the NEET paper leak controversy continues to dominate headlines, raising serious concerns about exam integrity, student futures, and systemic lapses in examination security mechanisms.