Nine detained over suspected impersonation during NEET-UG re-exam in Bihar's Lakhisarai

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Aspirants stitchery extracurricular an exam centre arsenic they permission aft appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, successful Patna, Bihar connected June 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

Nine persons were detained connected Sunday (June 21, 2026) successful transportation with alleged impersonation during the NEET-UG re-examination successful Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, officials said.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Prerna Kumar said the detainees were suspected of appearing successful the introspection successful spot of registered candidates.

“Nine persons person been detained connected suspicion of impersonating NEET-UG candidates during the examination. An FIR whitethorn beryllium registered aft written complaints are received from the centre superintendents concerned,” Ms. Kumar told PTI.

Police were besides questioning 10 to 12 different persons allegedly linked to the racket, including biometric operators and middlemen, she said.

The SP did not instantly stock details of those detained, adding that further accusation would look aft preliminary questioning was completed.

The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted crossed Bihar nether choky information arrangements.

Published - June 22, 2026 02:06 p.m. IST

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