Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Main Accused Bijendra Gupta Arrested in Bihar After Months on the Run

In a major breakthrough in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak investigation, police have arrested the alleged mastermind, Bijendra Gupta, from Bihar after he had been evading arrest for several months. Officials described the arrest as a significant development in the ongoing probe into the examination fraud that has raised serious concerns about the integrity of recruitment exams in the state.

The operation was carried out by a Maharashtra Police team that tracked Gupta to Bihar following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. Authorities said the accused was taken into custody without incident and will be brought to Maharashtra for further questioning. Investigators believe his interrogation could provide crucial leads about the wider network allegedly involved in leaking confidential examination papers.

According to investigators, Gupta is suspected of playing a central role in planning and executing the TET paper leak. The probe has already led to multiple arrests across different states, with police claiming that the racket involved a well-organised network of middlemen, facilitators and individuals responsible for accessing and distributing question papers before the examination.

The Maharashtra TET paper leak case has remained under investigation since authorities uncovered evidence suggesting that question papers were leaked before the examination, compromising the fairness of the recruitment process. Earlier investigations indicated that the papers may have been sourced from a private printing facility, prompting police to expand the probe beyond Maharashtra.

Officials have also been examining Gupta's alleged links to similar examination fraud cases in other states. Previous investigations have connected him to multiple paper leak cases over the years, making him a key figure in several ongoing probes into organised exam-related crimes. With the alleged mastermind now in custody, investigators are expected to analyse financial records, digital evidence and communication data to identify other members of the network. Police have not ruled out further arrests as they continue to trace the flow of leaked papers and money connected to the case.

The arrest is expected to strengthen the investigation as authorities work to expose the full extent of the alleged racket. The Maharashtra TET paper leak case has intensified the debate over examination security in India, with repeated incidents of paper leaks prompting demands for stricter safeguards and tougher action against organised exam fraud.