Maharashtra Police Arrest Mastermind in TET Paper Leak, Investigate SET Exam Plans
Thane City police arrested Bijendra Gupta, the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak, which led to the exam's postponement. Gupta reportedly revealed plans to leak the State Eligibility Test (SET) for assistant professors, scheduled for July, with assistance from former printing press employee Sanjay Kumar Sharma. Authorities are investigating these claims and the involvement of the Mahim Patran Pvt Ltd printing press in both leaks. The SET exam has also been postponed amid these developments.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 52/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 3 Aug, 12:51 am. Other outlets followed.