Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Main Accused Bijendra Gupta Arrested From Bihar
- On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Police arrested Bijendra Kumar Gupta in Bihar, marking a significant breakthrough in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test paper leak investigation.
- The alleged scam surfaced after Bhiwandi Police conducted a sting operation, posing as prospective buyers to expose the sale of the leaked TET paper.
- Investigators said the paper was smuggled from the printing facility hidden inside a shoe; Police claimed it was procured for Rs 8,000 by luring printing press employees.
- With the arrest of Bijendra Kumar Gupta, the total number of accused in the case has risen to 13, with the 12 other accused remaining in judicial custody.
- Brought to Pune Airport following his arrest, Bijendra Kumar Gupta will be produced before a court shortly, where Police will seek his custody for further interrogation.
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Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak: Mastermind Bijendra Gupta arrested in Bihar; here's what we know
Bijendra Kumar Gupta, the alleged mastermind of the Maharashtra TET-2026 paper leak, has been arrested in Bihar by Bhiwandi Police. His arrest comes after several others were held in the case as the SIT continues to probe the alleged question paper leak and wider racket.
Police Arrest Main Accused of Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Case from Patna
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The main accused, identified as Bijendra Kumar Baleshwar Shah, along with his associate Indrajeet Singh alias Piku, was brought to Bhiwandi after being arrested by the Bhiwandi Police in Patna. Both accused were taken to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone-2 office in Bhiwandi, where they are being interrogated as part of the ongoing investigation. India News | Police Arrest Main Acc…
Months After Manhunt, Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Kingpin Arrested In Bihar
Bijendra Gupta, who is suspected to have links with multiple examination paper leak cases across the country, had been evading arrest despite repeated raids conducted by Maharashtra Police at various locations in Bihar.
Birendra Kumar Gupta, Main Accused In Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Case, Arrested In Bihar
Birendra Kumar Gupta, the main accused in the Maharashtra TET paper leak case, has been arrested from Bihar, IANS reported. The Bhiwandi Police has brought him to Pune Airport and will soon take him to Bhiwandi for further investigation.
Who is Bijendra Gupta? Maharashtra TET paper leak mastermind arrested from Bihar
According to the police, Bijendra Gupta—the mastermind behind the Maharashtra TET paper leak—has previously been involved in paper leak cases across several states and has also been arrested in a murder case.
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