CBI Alleges Latur Tutor Paid Rs 5 Lakh for Leaked NEET Chemistry Questions
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that Latur coaching centre owner Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar paid Rs 5 lakh to P V Kulkarni, an NTA panel member, to obtain leaked NEET (UG) 2026 chemistry questions. Motegaonkar's phone contained 36 images of handwritten notes with 132 questions, 111 of which matched the NTA's master question sets. The CBI claims Motegaonkar's son attended Kulkarni's classes where these questions were shared. Thirteen individuals have been arrested and are in judicial custody.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 2%, Centre 97%, Right 1%). Overall sentiment is negative (26/100). Lens Score 44/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- mint— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- theprint— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the official investigation perspective from the CBI without political commentary. They focus on the factual details of the alleged leak and arrests, reflecting a law enforcement viewpoint. There is no evident representation of defense arguments or broader political implications, maintaining a neutral, procedural framing of the case.
The overall tone across the articles is factual and serious, reflecting the gravity of the alleged exam paper leak. Coverage is neutral, emphasizing investigative findings and legal actions without emotive language or sensationalism. The sentiment is consistent with reporting on a criminal investigation, focusing on evidence and procedural developments.
How 5 sources covered this story
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