Investigators say accused Shubham Khairnar allegedly profited from the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak by reselling it after obtaining the document. Officials report the paper’s transfer and delivery were carried out via an unknown encrypted messaging application, then Khairnar allegedly sold the leaked paper to secondary buyers for far more, targeting a ₹15 lakh return.
In Jammu and Kashmir, security agencies say terror networks are shifting to encrypted messaging apps to coordinate while bypassing traditional surveillance. During interrogation of a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, investigators cited platforms including BBM, Element, Threema, and Dust. The move underscores how rapidly terror groups are adapting—and why encrypted communication creates tough cybersecurity and monitoring challenges for authorities.
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