NEET Paper Leak: How Bali trip and swanky school building led CBI to Hazaribagh school principal's doorstep

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun investigating Oasis School in Hazaribag, which started with just 17 students in 2012 and quickly grew into a prominent CBSE institution. The focus is on the school's rapid expansion and the activities of its arrested principal, Ehsanul Haque, who is now linked to the NEET-UG paper leak scandal.

Principal's Role and Connections Under Scrutiny
CBI officials are examining how Haque gained the trust of CBSE to become a city coordinator for the NEET-UG test despite the school's relatively recent establishment. The agency is also investigating Haque's connections, including a coaching institute teacher and his two arrested associates, vice principal Mohammad Imtiyaz Alam and journalist Jamaluddin.

Uncovering Financial Transactions and Travel
Haque's trip to Bali, Indonesia, shortly after the May 5 NEET-UG test, has raised suspicions. Officials suspect the holiday, which began on June 11, was a reward for his involvement in the paper leak. The CBI is verifying his travel details, expenses during the trip, and all related bank transactions.

Links to Bihar Paper-Leak Gang
The investigation has revealed Haque's contact with the Bihar paper-leak gang. "His call details reveal connections with numerous individuals, necessitating a thorough investigation," an official said. The CBI continues to dig deeper into these connections to uncover the full extent of the scandal.

(With inputs from TOI)