Solver Gang Busted in Haryana, Two Arrested
Haryana solver gang busted after the CM Flying Squad exposed a cheating racket targeting CSIR-UGC NET aspirants in Sonipat. The Haryana solver gang busted case revealed how candidates were lured with promises of guaranteed success in exchange for lakhs of rupees.
Brothers From Rohtak Ran the Cheating Network
Police identified Dheeraj Dhankhar and his brother Neeraj, residents of Karotha village in Rohtak, as the key operators of the gang. The brothers recruited several young men to identify candidates and coordinate operations. Dheeraj worked at a private educational institute, while Neeraj served as a Delhi government employee.
CM Flying Squad Raids Kabaddi Academy in Gohana
On December 17, the CM Flying Squad, Rohtak, led by SI Karmveer, raided a kabaddi academy in Chidana village, Gohana. Acting on a tip-off, officials reached the spot and found 37 candidates actively solving question papers inside the premises. Police from Sadar Police Station, Gohana, also joined the operation.
Gang Promised Exam Clearance for Rs 3–4 Lakh
Investigators found that the gang demanded Rs 3 to 4 lakh per candidate for clearing the CSIR-UGC NET exam. Neeraj and another accused, Sachin, stayed at the academy and supervised the candidates. Dheeraj allegedly sent question papers to Neeraj’s mobile phone, which the gang printed and distributed.
Police Arrest Two Accused, Mastermind Absconding
Police arrested Neeraj and Sachin and sent them to judicial custody. Sachin, a resident of the same village, serves in the Indian Army. Meanwhile, mastermind Dheeraj escaped along with agents Pawan Bhardwaj and Ashish of Mundlana, who remain absconding.
Fake Question Papers Exposed During Probe
During the investigation, police discovered that the question papers supplied to candidates did not match the actual exam paper held on December 18. Sixteen candidates received Chemistry papers, while 21 practiced Life Science papers. Police seized printed papers, laptops, mobile phones, and a printer from the spot.
SIT Formed to Trace Wider Cheating Syndicate
Police registered a case against all five accused and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to track the absconders and uncover links to a larger cheating network. Officials are also probing the role of others associated with the academy.
Delay in Disclosure Raises Questions
Authorities kept the case confidential for nearly five days before revealing details on December 22. Officials cited the ongoing investigation for withholding information, as suspicion grows over the involvement of a broader paper-solving syndicate. Follow for more updates on FM News.
