Srinagar, May 14 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said the investigation into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case must be conducted in a transparent manner and those involved should be punished strictly.
Reacting to the controversy surrounding the medical entrance examination, Itoo said the issue has raised serious concerns among students and parents across the country and stressed the need for a fair and impartial probe.
She said deserving students should not suffer because of the actions of a few individuals and urged the investigating agencies to ensure accountability at every level.
“The investigation must be transparent and strict action should be taken against all those responsible for compromising the integrity of the examination system,” the minister said.
Her remarks come amid an ongoing probe into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, in which several arrests and detentions have been made by investigating agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation, across multiple states.(NVI)
