Maharashtra: In a major breakthrough in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case, the Bhiwandi Police have arrested the alleged main accused, Bijendra Kumar Gupta, from Bihar.
Following his arrest, Gupta was brought to Pune Airport by the police on Saturday and is expected to be taken to Bhiwandi for further investigation as per the IANS report. Police officials will produce him before a local court and seek his custody to interrogate him regarding his alleged role in the paper leak conspiracy.
Investigation gathers pace
The arrest is considered a significant development in the long-running investigation into the Maharashtra TET paper leak case, which has led to multiple arrests over the past few years. Investigators are expected to question Gupta to uncover the wider network allegedly involved in the paper leak, including its planning, execution, and possible beneficiaries.
More details awaited
Further details regarding the arrest operation and the investigation are awaited. Police are expected to reveal more information after Gupta is produced before the court and taken into custody for questioning.
In June, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) also arrested Suman Gupta, the wife of Bijendra Kumar Gupta, in Patna. Investigators suspect she was aware of the paper leak racket and that several financial transactions linked to the alleged proceeds of the scam were carried out in her presence.
Police have also linked Gupta to several other examination paper leak cases across the country, including the 2023 Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) examination, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, and the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) examination. With Gupta now in custody, investigators are expected to question him to uncover the full extent of the alleged interstate network and identify other individuals involved.
