India, June 29 -- The investigation into the alleged leak of the 2026 Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper has expanded, with police widening the probe beyond Maharashtra after identifying what they believe to be a multi-state network.

Three men arrested ahead of the examination have now been sent to police custody, while two more accused, including the alleged mastermind, remain on the run, earlier HT reported.

Here is a timeline of the case based on the developments so far.

The case came to light on Saturday, June 27, when the Thane police arrested three men from Kongaon village on the outskirts of Bhiwandi.

The arrested accused were identified as Akash Kumar, 30, and Rajiv Shah, 45, both residents of Patna in B...