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AIIMS papers leaked, says Anand Rai, who exposed Vyapam

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New Delhi: Dr Anand Rai, who exposed the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, has alleged that question papers for the 2017 entrance exam for AIIMS’ MBBS course were leaked. In a series of tweets, Dr Rai posted images of question papers for the entrance examinatio­n, which was held across the country on May 28. AIIMS has constitute­d a committee to inquire into the allegation­s.

The AIIMS has a constitute­d a committee to inquire into the allegation made by Anand Rai, who exposed the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, that the question papers of this year’s entrance exam for its MBBS course were leaked. Dr Rai, an ophthalmic surgeon, in a series of tweets, posted images of question papers of the entrance examinatio­n, which was held at several centres across the country on May 28.

“MBBS entrance paper of most reputed exam AIIMS was leaked in Utrarprade­sh, will put in public Domain,” tweeted Dr Rai first.

Later, in series of tweet sharing the snapshots of question paper, the doctor claimed that these were leaked from M.C. Saxena College in Lucknow when the online test was held. He also tagged the Prime Minister’s Office in his tweet and demanded a CBI enquiry into the question

It fills my heart with sorrow seeing the hardworkin­g and meritoriou­s students suffer — Anand Rai, Whistleblo­wer

paper leak. According to him, the AIIMS online entrance test was held in two shifts and the snapshots clearly prove that the question papers were leaked while the examinatio­n was going on.

“Modi ji AIIMS MBBS entrance paper, Eve slot held on 28th may leaked at uttarprade­sh, kindly handover matter to CBI,” he tweeted. The AIIMS reacted to the allegation, saying that it was a matter of concern and it was looking into it. Sources said that the AIIMS have informed the Crime Branch of the Delhi police about the question paper leak. Later in day, the AIIMS in a statement said, “The administra­tion has taken cognisance of media reports of screen shots of computer screen that are being circulated in the social media. AIIMS takes these reports very seriously and has constitute­d a committee to inquire into the matter. The committee shall look into the matter immediatel­y and submit a report at the earliest. AIIMS administra­tion is also in contact with government investigat­ion agencies in this regard. Immediate and further necessary action shall be taken once the facts are ascertaine­d.” In his Facebook page, Dr Rai has urged PM Modi to ensure justice for meritoriou­s students.

“Being a doctor myself, it fills my heart with sorrow seeing the hardworkin­g and meritoriou­s students suffer like this because of the mafias who are continuous­ly attempting to snatch away their hardwork,” Dr Rai wrote on his Facebook post.

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