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Crime
Bihar's Sanjeev Kumar, accused in paper‑leak scam, taken on police remand by EOUs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Enforcement Officer Unit (EOU) has secured a court‑approved police remand for Sanjeev Kumar, also known as Sanjeev Mukhiya, who faces multiple charges in paper‑leak and competitive‑exam fraud cases linked to the old Journalist Nagar police‑station incident.
The Enforcement Officer Unit (EOU) in Bihar has obtained a court order permitting the police to keep Sanjeev Kumar, alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, in remand. Kumar is alleged to have been involved in a series of paper‑leak and examination‑fraud schemes that have drawn the attention of investigative agencies.
According to the court’s decision, the remand is tied to the longstanding Journalist Nagar police‑station case, where multiple accusations of tampering with competitive‑exam papers were filed. Authorities say the suspect’s alleged role includes facilitating the unauthorized distribution of question papers to candidates.
The EOU’s interrogation aims to uncover the extent of the network behind the leaks and to identify any co‑conspirators. Legal counsel for the accused has not commented on the proceedings, and the investigation remains ongoing.
If proven guilty, Kumar could face severe penalties under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, reflecting the seriousness with which the judiciary treats examination‑related fraud.
The case underscores growing concerns over the integrity of competitive examinations in India and the need for stringent safeguards against paper‑leak conspiracies.
According to the court’s decision, the remand is tied to the longstanding Journalist Nagar police‑station case, where multiple accusations of tampering with competitive‑exam papers were filed. Authorities say the suspect’s alleged role includes facilitating the unauthorized distribution of question papers to candidates.
The EOU’s interrogation aims to uncover the extent of the network behind the leaks and to identify any co‑conspirators. Legal counsel for the accused has not commented on the proceedings, and the investigation remains ongoing.
If proven guilty, Kumar could face severe penalties under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, reflecting the seriousness with which the judiciary treats examination‑related fraud.
The case underscores growing concerns over the integrity of competitive examinations in India and the need for stringent safeguards against paper‑leak conspiracies.