BPSC TRE-3 paper leak: Doctor arrested in Bihar, total accused reach 296
Synopsis
A doctor who allegedly transported 30 students to Jharkhand to prepare leaked question papers has become the 296th person arrested in Bihar's sprawling BPSC TRE-3 paper leak case — a probe that has now ensnared government employees, medical graduates, and organised syndicates in one of the state's largest examination fraud investigations.
Key Takeaways
Dr Manish Kumar , an MBBS graduate, was arrested by Bihar's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Monday, 28 July in the BPSC TRE-3 paper leak case.
He allegedly took 30 students to Hazaribag, Jharkhand in a reserved vehicle to prepare the leaked question paper before the exam.
Dr Kumar is accused of being in contact with the paper leak syndicate headed by Sanjeev Mukhiya .
He completed his MBBS from Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna in 2021 and had served as a government doctor in Kaimur district .
Total arrests in the TRE-3 paper leak case have reached 296 ; the investigation remains ongoing.
Bihar's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) arrested Dr Manish Kumar, an MBBS graduate, on Monday in connection with the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-3) paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests in the investigation to 296. The arrest, confirmed in an EOU press statement on Tuesday, 28 July, marks another significant development in one of Bihar's most closely watched examination fraud probes.
What the Investigation Revealed
According to the EOU, Dr Kumar was allegedly in contact with members of the paper leak syndicate led by Sanjeev Mukhiya and is accused of conspiring to supply the examination question paper to candidates ahead of the test. Investigators allege he arranged transport — a reserved vehicle — to take 30 students to Hazaribag, Jharkhand, where the leaked question paper was reportedly prepared before the examination.
The case is registered as Economic Offences Police Station Case No. 06/2024, filed on 16 March 2024. The probe is being conducted under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Bihar Conduct of Examination Act, 1981.
Background of the Accused
Dr Manish Kumar completed his MBBS from Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna, in 2021. He subsequently served as a government doctor in Kaimur district before reportedly resigning to pursue postgraduate studies. At the time of his arrest, he was allegedly preparing for the postgraduate medical entrance examination — making his alleged involvement in a teacher recruitment paper leak a notable element of the case.
Scale of the Crackdown
The EOU stated that 296 accused persons have been arrested so far in connection with the TRE-3 paper leak investigation. Officials reiterated that the crackdown on examination paper leak syndicates and individuals allegedly profiting from such activities will continue. The roles of additional suspects are being examined based on evidence gathered during the ongoing probe.
What Comes Next
The EOU has indicated that further legal action will be taken against anyone found to be part of the alleged conspiracy. With the investigation still active and the accused count approaching 300, the Bihar paper leak case continues to expose the alleged depth of organised examination fraud in the state. Authorities have signalled that more arrests remain possible as evidence is processed.
Point of View
Not just among career exam-takers. With 296 arrests and counting, the EOU's sweep is impressive in scale, but the more pressing question is whether the investigation will reach the institutional enablers who allowed question papers to leave secure custody in the first place. Arrests at the periphery rarely dismantle syndicates at the core.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Manish Kumar and why was he arrested?
Dr Manish Kumar is an MBBS graduate from Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna, who was arrested by the Bihar Economic Offences Unit on Monday in connection with the BPSC TRE-3 paper leak case. He is accused of coordinating with the paper leak syndicate led by Sanjeev Mukhiya and allegedly transporting 30 students to Hazaribag, Jharkhand, to prepare the leaked examination paper before the test.
What is the BPSC TRE-3 paper leak case?
The BPSC TRE-3 paper leak case relates to alleged fraud in the Bihar Public Service Commission's Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-3), registered as Case No. 06/2024 at the Economic Offences Police Station, Patna, on 16 March 2024. The case is being investigated under the IPC, the Information Technology Act 2000, and the Bihar Conduct of Examination Act 1981.
How many people have been arrested in the BPSC TRE-3 paper leak case so far?
As of 28 July, a total of 296 accused persons have been arrested in connection with the TRE-3 paper leak investigation, according to the Bihar Economic Offences Unit. The agency has stated that further arrests are possible as the probe continues.
Who is Sanjeev Mukhiya in the BPSC paper leak case?
Sanjeev Mukhiya is identified by investigators as the alleged head of the paper leak syndicate at the centre of the BPSC TRE-3 case. Dr Manish Kumar is among the accused alleged to have been in contact with Mukhiya's network to supply question papers to candidates before the examination.
Will more arrests be made in the Bihar TRE-3 paper leak case?
Yes, the Bihar EOU has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the roles of additional suspects are being examined based on collected evidence. Authorities have stated that further legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in the alleged conspiracy.
