NEET Re-Exam Fraud Busted in Bihar; 30 Arrested
Nine impersonators caught appearing for candidates at Lakhisarai exam centres
- 30 people arrested during NEET re-exam.
- Nine caught impersonating candidates.
- Multiple exam centres under scanner.
- Police probe larger cheating network.
GG News Bureau
Lakhisarai, 22nd June: The district administration and police in Bihar have uncovered a suspected cheating racket during the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, arresting 30 people, including nine accused who were allegedly appearing in the examination in place of original candidates.
According to officials, one impersonator was caught at KRK High School examination centre, seven at Kendriya Vidyalaya, and one at Hasanpur School in Lakhisarai district.
Apart from the nine impersonators, 21 others were arrested for their alleged links to the examination fraud. They are being interrogated under the supervision of SDM Prabhakar Kumar and SDPO Shivam Kumar.
Police have launched raids based on information gathered during questioning to identify other members of the suspected network. District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar and Superintendent of Police Prerna Kumar are monitoring the investigation.
Officials said further details would emerge after the completion of the probe, and more arrests are likely in connection with the alleged NEET examination fraud.
