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The Maharashtra TET-2026 paper leak probe has intensified with SIT arrests, including first woman accused Suman Kumari, while expanding raids across multiple states. Investigators suspect a large interstate syndicate involved in exam fraud, tracing financial trails, digital evidence, and printing-distribution links. Key accused remain absconding as nationwide investigation continues.

Bhiwandi: The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2026 paper leak investigation has entered a crucial new phase with the arrest of the first woman accused in the case, even as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Thane Police expands its crackdown across Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Investigators on Monday arrested Suman Kumari, wife of absconding accused Bijendra Kumar Gupta, from Patna, Bihar, in what officials describe as another significant breakthrough in an investigation that has rapidly evolved into one of Maharashtra's biggest examination fraud probes in recent years.

Police believe the case extends far beyond a single examination leak and may involve a sophisticated interstate syndicate engaged in organised examination fraud. The SIT is now pursuing multiple leads, including financial transactions, digital evidence, interstate movement of suspects and the possible compromise of the examination paper printing and distribution process.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pawan Bansode said five SIT teams are simultaneously conducting operations in different states to trace absconding accused and identify others suspected of being part of the alleged network.

The arrest of Suman Kumari marks the first arrest of a woman in the TET paper leak investigation.