Maharashtra CM orders SIT probe in TET case, directs strict action against culprits

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team SIT under Thane Joint Commissioner of Police Panjabrao Ugale in connection with the TET paper leak caseFadnavis also held discussions with School Education Minister Dada Bhuse and Director General of Police Sadanand Date regarding the issue During the review the Chief Minister directed authorities to take strict action against those found responsibleFurther investigation into the case is underwayMaharashtra may invoke MCOCA against masterminds in TET paper leak says ShindeMeanwhile the Maharashtra government is preparing to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act MCOCA against those believed to have orchestrated the TET 2026 scamCalling the TET 2026 paper leak a highly infuriating incident Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday announced the government is planning to invoke MCOCA Shinde said he would soon discuss the proposal with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reported IANSHe stressed that the state government follows a zerotolerance policy towards corruption and that paper leaks are no longer just financial offences but organised crimes that destroy the future of studentsHe said a thorough and impartial investigation would be carried out and that no one involved regardless of their position or connections would be spared as per the news agencyPolice praised for swift actionThe Deputy Chief Minister praised the Maharashtra Police for acting quickly on intelligence inputs and conducting timely raids that prevented the leaked question paper from reaching more candidates as per the news agencyAs per the agency reports intelligence agencies received confidential information early on Saturday that a group in Bhiwandi had gained unauthorised access to the TET question paper Acting on the tipoff the police carried out a joint operation that exposed the leakTET exam postponedFollowing the paper leak the Maharashtra State Council of Examinations MSCE postponed the Teacher Eligibility Test TET 2026 which was scheduled to be held on Sunday across 1028 examination centres in the stateThe postponement has affected more than 428 lakh candidates who were preparing to appear for the examinationThe MSCE said the decision was taken to ensure complete transparency and fairness in the recruitment processFresh exam to be held soonShinde assured students that the examination would be rescheduled at the earliest He said the government would conduct the test in a transparent and fair manner and ensure that the interests of honest candidates are fully protected reported the news agencyHe also reiterated the Mahayuti governments commitment to building a corruptionfree and strong education system in Maharashtra