Indian federal police file charges against 13 over exam paper leaks

Summary

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has charged 13 people in the NEET exam paper leak scandal following protests that led to the education minister's resignation and prompted parliamentary amendments for stricter penalties.

Key Points
  • India's Central Bureau of Investigation has charged 13 people related to the leaking of NEET exam question papers.
  • The leak scandal led to protests and the resignation of India's education minister.
  • The charged include federal agency experts, middlemen, and coaching institute associates.
  • The government is proposing harsher penalties for exam paper leak violations including longer prison terms and heavier fines.
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