New Delhi, July 16 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday opposed the bail plea of Dr Manoj Bhagwanrao Shirure in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case, submitting before a Delhi court that the offence was "against the nation," had damaged the country's reputation, and affected lakhs of students.

Special judge (CBI) Ajay Gupta heard arguments from counsel for the accused and the CBI before reserving the order on the bail plea till July 22.

Senior Public Prosecutor for the CBI, Neetu Singh, submitted that the alleged NEET-UG paper leak was not a simple individual offence but a serious crime that affected students in India and abroad.

The CBI submitted that following the alleged leak, the examination had to be cancelled, ...