CBI Alleges Latur Coaching Owner Paid for Leaked NEET-UG 2026 Chemistry Questions
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, owner of a Latur coaching centre, paid Rs 5 lakh to P V Kulkarni, an NTA panel member, to obtain leaked NEET-UG 2026 chemistry questions. The CBI recovered 36 images of handwritten questions from Motegaonkar's phone, with 111 matching the NTA's master question sets. Motegaonkar's son reportedly attended Kulkarni's classes where the questions were shared. Thirteen individuals have been arrested and are in judicial custody as the investigation continues.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 93%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 44/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the CBI's investigative findings and allegations without political commentary. They focus on the legal and procedural aspects of the NEET paper leak case, representing the law enforcement perspective. There is no evident framing from political parties or ideological viewpoints, maintaining a neutral stance centered on the ongoing investigation.
The overall tone across the articles is factual and serious, reflecting the gravity of the alleged exam malpractice. The coverage is predominantly neutral, focusing on the details of the investigation and arrests without emotive language or sensationalism. The sentiment is consistent with reporting on a legal case involving academic integrity violations.
How 2 sources covered this story
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