Rajasthan Student Arrested for Selling Fake NEET Retest Papers via Telegram
Rajasthan police arrested 19-year-old Akash Choudhary from Bhilwara for allegedly selling fake NEET-UG retest question papers via a Telegram channel named 'Paper Mafia' just days before the June 21 exam. Using a US-based VPN and proxy network to conceal his identity, he reportedly charged Rs 4,000 per paper and had around 52 members on the channel. Authorities recovered digital devices and study materials, and investigations continue into possible wider fraud links. Officials confirmed the circulated papers were fake, with no breach of official exam content.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 1%, Centre 98%, Right 1%). Overall sentiment is neutral (34/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- theassamtribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a largely factual account focusing on law enforcement actions and investigation details, with no evident political framing. Coverage includes official police statements and investigative findings, reflecting a neutral stance without partisan commentary. Some sources emphasize security concerns and government responses, while others highlight public debate on exam integrity, representing a range of perspectives without political bias.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to cautious, emphasizing the arrest and ongoing investigation without sensationalizing. While some reports note public concern and social media debates about exam security, the coverage maintains a factual approach, avoiding alarmist language. The sentiment reflects vigilance and seriousness about fraud prevention rather than overt negativity or positivity.