The alleged masterminds of the Rajasthan NEET-2026 paper leak, brothers Mangilal Binwal and Dinesh Binwal of Jamwa Ramgarh tehsil near Jaipur, were arrested by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) on 9 May 2025 following intelligence inputs linking them to the circulation of a leaked question paper among hundreds of medical aspirants across the state. Investigators allege the brothers procured the paper from Gurugram nearly a week before the examination and distributed it to over 1,000 candidates across Rajasthan.

The Five MBBS Admissions That Drew Scrutiny

At the centre of the investigation is a 6 November 2025 social media post by Dinesh Binwal, in which he described it as 'a matter of pride' that five children from his family had secured admission to Government Medical Colleges through NEET. According to family members, two daughters of Dinesh's late elder brother, Ghanshyam Khatik, cleared NEET-2024, while a third daughter from the same family and Dinesh's own son reportedly qualified in NEET-2025. However, family members declined to identify the fifth candidate referenced in the post. Investigators suspect that Mangilal's son, who appeared for NEET-2026 this year, may also have had access to the leaked question paper.

The Alleged Deal: ₹45 Lakh, Gurugram Connection

According to SOG sources, the brothers allegedly obtained the leaked paper from Gurugram on 26 April — approximately a week before the examination — after paying an advance of ₹30 lakh against a total agreed price of ₹45 lakh. During interrogation, Dinesh Binwal reportedly admitted to selling the leaked paper to nearly ten students and accepting payment in cash. He allegedly told investigators that he had received the 'guess paper' from a man identified as Yash, a Rajasthan native currently based in Gurugram. Investigators believe the brothers had established links with a Gurugram-based 'paper mafia' as many as eight months before the examination.

Lavish Farmhouse, Political Photos, and the SOG Probe

The Binwal brothers live with their extended family in a sprawling farmhouse built over nearly 2,000 square yards in Jamwa Ramgarh, barely a kilometre from the local police station. Locals describe them as known for a lavish lifestyle, with multiple luxury vehicles parked on the premises. Dinesh Binwal's social media accounts reportedly carry photographs alongside prominent politicians, including sitting ministers, former ministers, and legislators — a detail now under scrutiny by the SOG. The SOG conducted raids across Jaipur, Jaipur Rural, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu after receiving intelligence inputs. A team from the Delhi CBI also visited the Jaipur SOG office earlier this week to question the accused.

Family Denies Involvement, Alleges Conspiracy

Mangilal's wife, Sonu, denied any involvement. 'My husband works in the property business. He does not buy leaked exam papers,' she said, adding that she had little information about the ongoing investigation. The brothers' mother, Prabhu Devi, described the case as a conspiracy. 'People are jealous of our children because they are intelligent and successful,' she said. 'If we were involved in such activities, would we still be living with these difficulties?' Family members broadly maintain that the brothers are engaged only in real estate and have no connection to any examination racket.

Political Pressure and What Comes Next

The brothers, currently in CBI custody, have allegedly claimed that influential figures are being shielded in the investigation. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully has publicly questioned who these 'bigwigs' are that the accused say are being protected. The SOG is now examining the brothers' mobile phones, digital records, and bank accounts in an effort to trace the money trail and identify additional beneficiaries and accused. With a candidate reportedly having named his father and uncle during questioning — directly triggering the arrests — the probe is expected to widen significantly in the coming days.