The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has given a clean chit to Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case, stating that its probe found no evidence linking him to the theft or distribution of the question paper.
Mukhiya’s name had appeared in the original FIR filed by Bihar Police, which first registered the case after detecting the theft of the NEET-UG question paper. The CBI said that while preliminary suspicion had emerged against him due to his alleged involvement in earlier leak cases, its detailed investigation did not establish his role in the 2024 incident.
“After a thorough probe, the agency did not come across any evidence to establish the involvement of Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya in the theft or distribution of the stolen NEET-UG question paper,” a CBI spokesperson said.
The agency confirmed that it has filed multiple charge sheets against 45 accused before a Patna court, identifying those responsible for stealing, distributing, and benefiting from the leaked paper.
Mukhiya, who remained absconding during the relevant period, was later arrested by Bihar Police and taken into CBI custody for questioning. However, as no evidence of his involvement surfaced, he was not charge-sheeted in the case and subsequently secured bail.
The CBI clarified that Mukhiya continues to remain in judicial custody in connection with other cases being investigated by Bihar Police. “The CBI conducted a detailed investigation into the NEET-UG 2024 theft case, identified all the persons involved, and ensured that none of them escaped the law,” the statement added.
