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CBI arrests three for promising admissions to NEET-UG exam candidates (Lead)
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The CBI on Tuesday arrested three persons on charge of promising NEET (UG) 2018 exam candidates about admissions in medical and dental courses in government and private colleges.
The agency also raided residential and office premises of the accused at Khurja in Uttar Pradesh, Ludhiana and Delhi and seized documents, includign original educational certificates, admit cards of prospective NEET candidates, rubber stamps of educational institutions and several filled-up cheques for amounts ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 35 lakh.
The arrested persons — Mohit Kumar, Manoj Sikka and Ashwani Tomar — were produced at the Tis Hazari court here which sent them to CBI custody till Friday.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) action comes after it filed an FIR on Sunday against Delhi-based Akruti Education owners Ashwani Tomar and Arti Tomar, along with Mohit Kumar, an alleged tout from Uttar Pradesh, and Manoj Sikka, owner of a Punjab-based consultancy agency, and some unidentified persons on charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating.
The FIR was filed on a complaint from CBSE’s (Central Board of Secondary Education) National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Director Sanyam Bhardwaj.
The CBI said the actions of the accused could lead to sabotage of the NEET examination system.
Mohit Kumar acted as the tout by promising NEET candidates admissions in medical and dental courses in government and private colleges across India, the FIR said.
Others named in the FIR helped candidates qualify the NEET exam, said the CBI, adding that the role of CBSE officials would also be probed.
More than 13 lakh candidates appreared in NEET undergraduate exam on Sunday.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.