NEET Scam in Godhra

A police investigation into the Godhra NEET cheating incident  has unearthed transactions involving crores of rupees between 12 students and their parents with the accused.

Of the 12 students, four students had deposited ₹66 lakh in the bank account of Roy Overseas Company run by Parashuram Roy of Vadodara while students had issued cheques of ₹2.82 crore to Tushar Bhatt and Parasuram Roy.

The investigation also revealed that three students gave blank cheques to Bhatt and Roy. This suggests that a huge amount of money was taken from 12 students for alleged malpractices in the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) for UG medical courses. 

Depending on evidence regarding the role of the students and parents in the entire matter, the police will file charges against them.

Accused’s bail hearing reserved

Meanwhile, Tushar Bhatt, the prime accused in the NEET scam, filed a regular bail application before the District Court of Godhra. After hearing the bail application, the District Judge reserved his judgement. Earlier, Bhatt's regular bail plea was rejected by Chief Principal District Sessions Judge CK Chauhan on June 10.

The court observed that the field of education is a sacred and noble profession. Conspiring to cheat with students in entrance examinations for higher education is an unforgivable activity.

This directly affects the people of the entire country. Therefore, it is not a case where regular bail can be granted to those involved.

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