NEET Examination Scam
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NEET Examination Scam (May–Jun 2026)

Case Timeline

May 3, 2026

Over 2.27 million candidates take the initial NEET-UG 2026 examination. Reports of widespread paper leaks emerge across multiple states.

May 16, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founded by digital strategist Abhijeet Dipke as a satirical student movement reclaiming dignity after controversial Supreme Court remarks.

June 6, 2026

CJP launches physical agitation at Jantar Mantar alongside SFI, AISA, and AISF student unions, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

June 15, 2026

Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police bust ₹1.5 Cr Telegram fake paper extortion ring (2 arrested in Rajasthan) and a Bihar candidate portal hack scheme (19-year-old Navin Kumar).

June 21, 2026

Nationwide NEET-UG re-examination held for 2.27 million candidates under military security (IAF paper transport, 1.3M+ CCTV cameras, 51,311 jammers, temporary Telegram block).

June 28, 2026

Renowned Ladakhi education reformer Sonam Wangchuk joins Jantar Mantar protests, beginning an indefinite hunger strike alongside student leaders.

July 18, 2026

Delhi Police forcibly move Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on High Court orders. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, SFI & AISA activists begin indefinite hunger strike in protest.

July 20, 2026

'Sansad Chalo' Parliament March: Over 1,00,000 students march to Parliament during Monsoon Session opening. Clashes with police result in 118+ injured personnel and 60+ injured students.

July 21, 2026

Delhi High Court permits Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to Medanta Hospital. Resident Doctors' Associations (Safdarjung & AIIMS) petition President Murmu over patient rights & police action.