SIT arrests Suman Kumari in Maharashtra TET paper leak; Bijendra Gupta remains absconding

Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Racket: Mastermind Bijendra Gupta’s Wife Arrested In Bihar By SIT

Patna, June 30: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday arrested Suman Gupta, wife of Bijendra Gupta, the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case, in Patna.Sources claimed Suman was aware of the paper leak racket, and investigators probing the TET paper leak case suspect Gupta conducted several financial transactions in her presence.Financial Trail Under ScannerIn the preliminary investigation, it was found that Gupta allegedly earned crores of rupees through the paper leak network. Investigators suspect the proceeds were used to acquire properties, including a flat in Delhi and a house in Patna.Police are now probing how Gupta amassed these assets despite having no known source of income or regular occupation. Investigators suspect the properties were acquired using proceeds from the paper leak syndicate.Gupta, who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the racket, is absconding.Earlier Arrests In CaseEarlier, police arrested three people in connection with the alleged paper leak after recovering four sets of question papers during a trap operation in the Kongaon area of Thane district, officials said. One of them is a resident of Haryana, while the other two are from Bihar.During the investigation, the accused stated that Bijendra Gupta was the mastermind of this entire paper leak network. Police teams are raiding all possible locations connected with this network.Accused Bijendra is originally a resident of Sherpur village under Vidyapati police station limits in Samastipur district. Investigators also believe the question papers were brought from Delhi, with the accused allegedly demanding around Rs 1.5 crore in exchange for the leaked papers.Maharashtra TET-2026 Paper Leak: Police Expand Interstate Probe, Arrest Three, Hunt For Two Absconding AccusedWider Links Under ProbeGupta allegedly has been linked to multiple paper leak cases. He has allegedly been involved in leaks related to the 2023 Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) examination, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination and the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) examination.Also Watch:Bijendra’s father, Baleshwar Sah, told media that he had not met his son for many years. After his primary education, Bijendra left their village and moved to Begusarai. He lost contact with his family thereafter, he claimed.

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Maharashtra TET-2026 Paper Leak: Mastermind Bijender Gupta's Wife Suman Kumari Sent To Police Custody Till July 6 | Video

Bhiwandi: The investigation into the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2026 paper leak has gathered further momentum, with the Bhiwandi Police and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arresting Suman Kumari, wife of the alleged mastermind Bijender Gupta, from Patna, Bihar. She is the first woman to be arrested in the high-profile examination leak case, which has exposed an alleged inter-state network involved in compromising the integrity of the recruitment examination.Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: Thane Police arrested Suman Kumari, wife of accused Bijendra Kumar Gupta, from Patna in connection with the TET paper leak case. She was produced before the Bhiwandi court today pic.twitter.com/wzSAlixvRM— IANS (@ians_india) June 30, 2026 Investigators believe Suman Kumari could be an important link in the conspiracy and are examining her possible role in the alleged paper leak racket. Her arrest comes days after the Bhiwandi Police apprehended three accused in connection with the case. Meanwhile, the alleged kingpin Bijender Gupta and his close associate Kapil Dahiya continue to evade arrest.According to investigators, multiple SIT teams are conducting coordinated raids across Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Bihar, Delhi, and Haryana to trace the absconding accused and dismantle the wider inter-state network allegedly involved in the leak. Officials said the investigation is focused on identifying every individual connected to the conspiracy and uncovering the full extent of the syndicate.Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Bhiwandi Police have arrested Suman Kumari, wife of alleged TET-2026 paper leak mastermind Bijendra Gupta, from Patna. A local court today remanded her to police custody until July 6. Investigators are examining her… pic.twitter.com/KolipA7xSp— IANS (@ians_india) June 30, 2026 After her arrest in Patna, Suman Kumari was brought to Bhiwandi following the completion of transit remand formalities. She was produced before Judicial Magistrate S. M. Sutar at the Bhiwandi court on Tuesday afternoon. Considering the seriousness of the allegations and the need for further investigation, the court remanded her to police custody until July 6.Defence counsel Shailesh Gaikwad argued before the court that his client had been arrested primarily because she is the wife of the main accused. He submitted that the police intend to examine the financial transaction trail and suspect that she may have remained in contact with her husband while he is absconding. The defence maintained that her arrest was based on suspicion arising from her marital relationship with the accused.Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: Shailesh Gaikwad, Advocate of Suman Kumari, says, "Regarding the case that has been registered in connection with the TET matter, three accused had already been arrested earlier and were in police custody until July 6. During that period of police custody,… https://t.co/kwEgJMD3CL pic.twitter.com/Q6rYq242IS— IANS (@ians_india) June 30, 2026 Investigating agencies, however, are probing whether Suman Kumari had any involvement in the planning or execution of the paper leak, financial transactions linked to the racket, communication with other accused, or assistance provided to the absconding suspects. Her mobile phone, bank accounts, digital devices, and other electronic evidence are being subjected to forensic examination as part of the ongoing probe.Police sources indicated that the investigation is progressing on multiple fronts, including the analysis of financial records, digital communications, and the movement of the accused across different states. Officials believe these findings could help establish the operational structure of the alleged paper leak syndicate and identify additional conspirators.Patna, Bihar: Reacting to the arrest of Suman Kumari, wife of alleged Maharashtra TET paper leak accused Bijendra Kumar Gupta, BJP National Spokesperson Ajay Alok says, "The government is doing its work, the Maharashtra government is working, and the Bihar government will provide… pic.twitter.com/lnNIpkS5Ss— IANS (@ians_india) June 30, 2026 The Bhiwandi Police and the SIT have reiterated that the investigation will continue until the entire network behind the TET-2026 paper leak is exposed. They maintained that every person found involved in the conspiracy, irrespective of their role, will face legal action, while intensive efforts are underway to secure the arrest of the absconding accused, including Bijender Gupta and Kapil Dahiya.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

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