GUWAHATI: A major examination fraud racket was uncovered during the NEET UG 2026 re-examination in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Sunday, June 21, leading to the arrest of 30 individuals, including nine alleged impersonators who were reportedly appearing in place of registered candidates.
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The arrests were made during routine identity verification and security checks at multiple examination centres following intelligence inputs and enhanced monitoring measures put in place for the re-exam.
According to officials, one impersonator was caught at the KRK High School examination centre, seven at Kendriya Vidyalaya, and one at Hasanpur School. The remaining 21 individuals were detained for their alleged involvement in the suspected cheating network.
The accused are being interrogated under the supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Prabhakar Kumar and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shivam Kumar. Authorities are investigating possible links between the suspects and a larger organised racket facilitating examination fraud.
District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar and Superintendent of Police Prerna Kumar are closely monitoring the probe. Based on preliminary findings, law enforcement agencies have launched raids at several locations believed to be connected to the network.
Officials suspect the involvement of additional individuals and indicate that further arrests may follow as the investigation progresses. Detailed findings are expected to be released after the completion of the ongoing inquiry.