The Special Investigation Team examining the Maharashtra TET paper leak has concluded that the incident forms part of a wider racket spanning several states. Of the three people detained, two originate from Bihar and the third, Dheeraj Kumar, from Haryana. Police teams have been sent to Bihar, Haryana and Delhi to advance the inquiry.
The three suspects remain in custody. Authorities are assessing whether the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act can be applied to those convicted.
On the morning of June 27, police received information about an attempt to sell the TET question paper in Bhiwandi. Officers set a trap in the Kongaon area and arrested Rajiv Shah, Akash Kumar and Dheeraj Kumar. They recovered mobile phones, debit and credit cards, cash and four printed copies of the paper meant for the June 28 test. The Maharashtra State Council of Examinations confirmed the papers were genuine.
A case was registered at Kongaon Police Station under the Thane City Police Commissionerate.
The accused face charges under sections 318(4), 316(5) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, sections 11 and 12 of the Maharashtra Competitive Examinations Act 2024, and sections 6 and 8 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices Act 1982.
Priya Shinde, Deputy Commissioner of the MSCE, said candidates will not need to register again or pay fees for the rescheduled test.
Opposition parties have called for the resignation of School Education Minister Dada Bhuse. He stated that a committee headed by the Chief Secretary will decide how to hold the TET and other state exams online.
