Jaipur, May 12 -- The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police on Tuesday said that preliminary investigation into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak suggests a multi-state link stretching from Maharashtra to Haryana and Rajasthan, even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has now taken over the probe following the cancellation of the examination.

Briefing on the investigation, IG, SOG Rajasthan Ajay Pal Lamba said coordinated questioning across multiple districts led investigators to trace the suspected movement of the question paper before the exam.

"Based on input received by the Police, Sikar Police, Jhunjhunu Police, Alwar Police, Jaipur City Police, Jaipur Rural Police and SOG teams together questioned individua...