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Crime
Two arrested in Uttarakhand for submitting fake documents to secure NEET UG 2025 seats
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 04:16 AM
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Police in Uttarakhand have detained two individuals accused of using forged documents to obtain admission in the NEET UG 2025 examination.
Uttarakhand police announced the arrest of two suspects who allegedly submitted falsified documents to secure admission in the upcoming NEET UG 2025 exam. The arrests were made following a routine verification by the state education department, which flagged discrepancies in the candidates' credentials.
The investigation revealed that the individuals had fabricated academic records and identity proofs to meet the eligibility criteria for the national medical entrance test. Authorities seized the counterfeit documents and have begun a detailed inquiry to determine if other candidates were involved.
Senior police officials stated that the case underscores the need for stricter verification mechanisms across admission processes. The suspects are currently in custody and will face charges under the Indian Penal Code for forgery and fraud.
The NEET UG 2025 exam is scheduled for later this year, and the incident has prompted the state government to review its admission oversight procedures to prevent similar frauds in the future.
The investigation revealed that the individuals had fabricated academic records and identity proofs to meet the eligibility criteria for the national medical entrance test. Authorities seized the counterfeit documents and have begun a detailed inquiry to determine if other candidates were involved.
Senior police officials stated that the case underscores the need for stricter verification mechanisms across admission processes. The suspects are currently in custody and will face charges under the Indian Penal Code for forgery and fraud.
The NEET UG 2025 exam is scheduled for later this year, and the incident has prompted the state government to review its admission oversight procedures to prevent similar frauds in the future.