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Bhiwandi Court Extends Custody of Two Accused in Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Case

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Bhiwandi Court Extends Custody of Two Accused in Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Case

Analysed 23 Sept 2026·2 sources analysed·Bhiwandi, India·Crime
Bhiwandi Court Extends Custody of Two Accused in Maharashtra TET Paper Leak CasePreviousNext

A court in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, extended police custody of Ashok Saav and Prakash Misal, accused in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case, until September 29. Both suspects were arrested after absconding, with police recovering a list of around 150 names from Saav's residence. Investigators are examining these names, financial transactions, and communications to uncover the extent of the alleged network. A total of 18 accused have been named, with most in judicial custody.

Sentiment
49%
TBN's observations

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 (49/100). Lens Score 58/100.

Outlets measured: freepressjournal, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 23 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (49/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 23 Sept, 02:31 pm. Other outlets followed.

23 Sept, 02:31 pm2 sources · 5 h23 Sept, 07:42 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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news1823 Sept, 02:31 pm
TET paper leak case: Two accused get police custody till Sept 29
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    freepressjournal23 Sept, 07:42 pm
    Bhiwandi Court Extends Custody Of TET Paper Leak Accused As Police Probe 150 Names Found In List
  • Accountability flags

    TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

    • financial irregularity

      This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

    Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    Bhiwandi PoliceThane PoliceDeputy Commissioner of Police Zone IISpecial Investigation Team2nd Joint Judicial Magistrate First Class Court Bhiwandi
    Enforcement
    Thane PoliceBhiwandi PoliceSpecial Investigation Team
    Judiciary
    Sessions Court BhiwandiBhiwandi Court2nd Joint Judicial Magistrate First Class Court Bhiwandi

    Story context

    Category
    Crime
    Location
    Bhiwandi, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    23 Sept 2026
    Key entities
    ChargesheetBhiwandiTeacher Eligibility TestBiharBeedMaharashtraDetention (imprisonment)ThaneDeputy superintendent of policeCourts of Judicial Magistrate of First ClassThane districtOdisha