Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Kingpin Arrested in Bihar

Bijendra Gupta, the main accused and alleged kingpin in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case, has been arrested in Bihar. His arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the examination fraud.

25 Jul, 04:16 — 25 Jul, 04:25

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The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case involves widespread corruption in the examination system, undermining the integrity of teacher recruitment. The arrest of the alleged kingpin is a significant step towards accountability and restoring public trust in the examination process.

Key entitiesBijendra Gupta Maharashtra Police Bihar Pune Airport Bhiwandi

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Bijendra Gupta, the alleged kingpin of the Maharashtra TET paper leak, has been arrested.
Gupta was apprehended in Bihar.
He had been evading law enforcement for several months.

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Bijendra Gupta is the main accused/mastermind in the Maharashtra TET paper leak case.

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Gupta was brought to Pune Airport after his arrest.

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Gupta will be taken to Bhiwandi for further legal proceedings.

agreed·hindustan-timesTimes of India

Another individual was also taken into custody along with Gupta.

unverified·Times of India

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Maharashtra TET paper leak: Kingpin Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

Maharashtra Police have arrested alleged TET paper leak mastermind Bijendra Gupta. Gupta was apprehended in Bihar after evading law enforcement for months. Another individual was also taken into custody during this significant operation. His wife had previously been arrested in connection with the same paper leak case. Gupta also faced scrutiny in 2024 following the NEET controversy.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Maharashtra TET paper leak main accused Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

According to the police, Gupta has been brought to Pune Airport and will be taken to Bhiwandi for further legal proceedings.

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First report: indian-express · 25 Jul, 03:46|Full coverage: 3 · 40m|Window: 40m

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indian-express25 Jul, 03:46First to report

Prime accused in Maharashtra TET paper leak case arrested in Bihar

Times of India25 Jul, 04:16

Maharashtra TET paper leak: Kingpin Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

hindustan-times25 Jul, 04:25Latest update

Maharashtra TET paper leak main accused Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

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Arrest and Initial ReportingJuly 25 morning

News outlets reported the arrest of Bijendra Gupta in Bihar, identifying him as the alleged mastermind of the TET paper leak.

Transfer and Legal ProceedingsJuly 25 morning

Details emerged about Gupta's transfer to Pune and impending legal proceedings in Bhiwandi.

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Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Kingpin Arrested in Bihar

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Maharashtra TET paper leak: Kingpin Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

Maharashtra TET paper leak main accused Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

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Prime accused in Maharashtra TET paper leak case arrested in Bihar

Maharashtra TET paper leak: Kingpin Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

Maharashtra TET paper leak main accused Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar

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