Maharashtra Police arrest an alleged mastermind, Bijendra Kumar (Bijendra) Gupta, in connection with the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case. Multiple reports say Gupta is apprehended in Bihar after evading law enforcement for months. Following the arrest, he is brought to Pune Airport and is expected to be taken to Bhiwandi for further investigation. Police plan to produce him before a local court and seek custody to interrogate him about his alleged role in the conspiracy. One report also states that another person is taken into custody during the same operation.
The case investigation has previously included arrests of other accused. Reports mention that Gupta’s wife, Suman Gupta, was arrested earlier in Patna by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), and investigators suspect she had knowledge of the paper leak racket and related financial transactions. Investigators also link Gupta to other examination paper leak cases across India, including examinations connected to Odisha, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Additional details are expected after Gupta is questioned in custody. Separate reporting also notes Gupta faced scrutiny in 2024 following the NEET controversy.